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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a phased reopening of southern cattle ports, which were closed in May after a New World Screwworm (NWS) outbreak was detected. The livestock port in Douglas, Arizona, will reopen on August 24, with additional ports to follow. The closure had halted Mexican cattle imports to prevent the spread of the parasitic screwworm, which can infest livestock and cause significant economic damage. The phased reopening aims to balance agricultural trade with biosecurity measures.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Friday that it will initiate a "phased reopening" of the country's southern cattle ports next month. The ports were closed in May following the detection of a New World Screwworm (NWS) outbreak.
Reopening Schedule
- The livestock port in Douglas, Arizona, will reopen on August 24.
- Additional ports in two other locations are expected to follow as part of the phased approach.
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US to reopen southern cattle ports to Mexican imports after screwworm shutdown