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Mexico Reaffirms November Target for U.S. Cattle Reopening After Nuevo León Screwworm Case

Mexico says sterile-fly capacity with intensive U.S.-Mexico verification will underpin a safe reopening.

Overview

  • SENASICA confirmed one cow with early‑stage screwworm in a 100‑head shipment from Minatitlán to Sabinas Hidalgo; the animal was treated immediately and the rest received preventive ivermectin.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said roughly 200 U.S. specialists have participated in joint reviews and that construction of a sterile‑fly production plant will begin soon.
  • Mexico continues to expect a November resumption of live‑cattle exports to the United States and reports no notice from USDA altering that timeline.
  • U.S. authorities have reinforced surveillance at the border and are considering targeted releases of sterile flies in border areas, according to Mexican reports.
  • The National Agricultural Council estimates losses of about $1.3 billion with roughly 650,000 head unsold, while Sonora says it has met U.S. requirements and awaits federal decisions.