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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abraham Tellez

Mexico resumes limited cattle exports to US after screwworm pause, relieving ranchers

Mexico’s ranchers look north to the US as screwworm ban nears end, in photos - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Mexico resumed live cattle exports to the United States on Monday after they were halted for nearly two years by restrictions imposed by the Trump administration following a screwworm outbreak.

Even under strict limitations, the reopening of the trade channel brought relief to Mexico's ranching industry, which was dealt an economic blow by the controls. The flesh-eating worm is now present on both sides of the border.

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