Imports of livestock from Mexico will resume in phases starting next week after a ban in May at ports of entry because of fear of the spread of New World screwworm, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday a phased reopening of cattle, bison and equine imports from Mexico following a prolonged closure over the damaging pest New World screwworm. Ports will reopen in phases as early as July 7,

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced risk-based port reopenings for cattle, bison, and equines from Mexico beginning as early as July 7. USDA – after extensive collaboration between the Animal and Pl