Cattle and bison imports from Mexico are resuming with a new protocol now in place. It comes following a temporary suspension due to the detection of New World screwworm.
Dr. Burke Healey with APHIS spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on the threat of New World screwworm, imports opening back up, and what producers need to keep in mind moving forward.
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Beef industry groups seem to agree — market-based pricing, not federal intervention, best supports rancher livelihoods and long-term beef supply stability.
Cattle groups say additional imports would offer little relief for consumers but could erode rancher confidence as the industry begins to rebuild herds.
