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Border reopens to Mexican cattle imports as U.S. works to contain screwworm
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KCBD News
· August 25, 2026
· 2 min read
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The U.S. reopened the border crossing in Arizona to cattle imports from Mexico on Monday, as part of a phased plan to control the spread of the New World screwworm. Border closure and cattle inventory The border closure began in May of last year over concerns about the fas...
Key takeaway Border closure and cattle inventory The border closure began in May of last year over concerns about the fast-spreading parasite south of the border, one of the factors driving the record 75-year low cattle inventory in the U.
Why this matters in The Lubbock
The reopening of the border to Mexican cattle imports has significant implications for the Lubbock area, given its prominent role in the cattle industry. As the Texas Cattle Feeders Association noted, Mexican cattle have long been a crucial part of the industry in Texas and surrounding states. The record low cattle inventory in the US, driven in part by the border closure, has likely had a ripple effect on local ranchers and feedlots. The new requirements issued by the Texas Animal Health Commission for cattle imported from Mexico will be worth watching, particularly as they do not apply to Texas ports, which are not scheduled to reopen soon. This could potentially create uneven conditions for local cattle producers, who may face different regulations and competitive pressures than those in other states. As the USDA plans to open additional ports in New Mexico, Lubbock residents should pay attention to how these developments impact the local cattle industry and economy.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: KCBD News ·
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The U.S. reopened the border crossing in Arizona to cattle imports from Mexico on Monday, as part of a phased plan to control the spread of the New World screwworm. Border closure and cattle inventory The border closure began in May of last year over concerns about the fas...
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