Overview
- Mexico agreed a special support program with governors and livestock groups to confront the U.S. shutdown of live-cattle exports tied to New World Screwworm detections.
- The rollout begins in Sonora, Coahuila and Durango, with Chihuahua and Tamaulipas slated for a second stage.
- The initiative shifts emphasis to national meat production, promoting fattening, industrialization and commercialization with a focus on benefits for small producers.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture ordered an immediate halt to live cattle, bison and horse trade in July after a confirmed case in Veracruz, and the closure remains in effect.
- Agriculture authorities from both countries report agreed technical indicators to guide port reopenings, while prior closures have produced sizable losses, with GCMA reporting more than $400 million.