Douglas, Arizona to Reopen for Mexican Cattle Imports Amid Screwworm Concerns
The small border town of Douglas, Arizona, is set to play a pivotal role in the reopening of U.S.-Mexico cattle trade. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Douglas will be the first port of entry to resume Mexican cattle imports when the ban is lifted on August 24. This decision follows a year-long suspension due to the spread of the New World screwworm in Mexico. The reopening will be subject to a joint action plan, with inspections to prevent the entry of screwworm larvae.