Chihuahua Resumes Cattle Exports with USA

The export of live cattle from Chihuahua to the United States has resumed via the San Jeronimo-Santa Teresa border bridge, with the first 750 head of cattle having crossed, following the lifting of restrictions implemented in response to the health emergency caused by the Cattle Borer Maggot (GBG), the state government announced.

The first shipment was supervised by authorities and representatives of the livestock sector, who were present during the pre-shipment health inspection process. Among them were Gabriel Ayala, head of the General Directorate of Animal Health of the National Service for Agrifood Health, Safety, and Quality (Senasica); Mauro Parada, secretary of Rural Development (SDR); and Álvaro Bustillos, president of the Chihuahua Regional Livestock Union.

Parada Muñoz emphasized that the resumption of operations is due to the joint efforts of livestock producers, the Livestock Union, health authorities in Mexico and the United States, as well as the agencies involved in GBG prevention and response efforts.

Similarly, the official noted that an increased flow of livestock is expected week by week to accommodate the state’s entire production. He also added that the sector aims to export approximately 100,000 animals to the U.S. market.

During the first phase of operations in San Geronimo, 17 veterinarians will participate, conducting pre-inspection tasks, along with four dog-handler teams, as part of the health inspection measures established for the entry and exit of livestock.

According to state information, the reopening of the port and the conditions for crossing are in accordance with binational protocols and agreements. In addition, the SDR will continue to carry out preventive measures in collaboration with Chihuahua through training for producers, dissemination of care protocols, and distribution of preventive kits, with the goal of strengthening timely detection and response to any suspected cases of GBG.