USDA outlines inspections and Arizona investments as cattle imports from Mexico prepare to resume.
USDA plans to resume cattle imports from Mexico through Douglas, Arizona, on August 24. Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined multiple veterinary inspections for each animal and a $25 million investment in an Arizona sterile fly dispersal facility. The phased reopening remains contingent on Mexico’s progress and continuing New World screwworm risk assessments.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the livestock inspection facilities at Douglas, Arizona this week. She highlighted the Department’s preparations ahead of the planned reopening of the port to livestock trade on August 24th.
In addition, Sec. Rollins declared USDA’s commitment to invest $25 million toward the opening of a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona in its long-term response to New World screwworm.
Under USDA’s phased reopening plan, each animal will receive multiple veterinary inspections before entering the country. Industry groups including the Meat Institute and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association support the move.
According to USDA, the timeline remains contingent upon continued progress by Mexico and ongoing risk assessments.
For Market to Market, I’m Laurel Bower.
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