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U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Texas Tribune, By Jayme Lozano Carver , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 25, 2026
· 2 min read
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LUBBOCK — The U.S. will resume importing a limited amount of cattle from Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The decision comes as a flesh-eating parasite outbreak continues. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said it is a coordinated reopening o...
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Key takeaway Department of Agriculture announced Friday.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The decision to resume limited imports of Mexican cattle has significant implications for Harris County's livestock industry, particularly in communities like Piney Point Village . With 42 cases of New World screwworm reported in the US, all but one in Texas, local ranchers and farmers have been on high alert. The closure of southern ports of entry has disrupted supply chains and created uncertainty, which could have lasting consequences for the cattle industry in the Houston area. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller's criticism of the USDA's response suggests that more needs to be done to address the screwworm outbreak and support local producers. As the Douglas, Arizona port reopens, Piney Point Village residents will be watching to see how this affects the local livestock industry and whether the USDA's measures will be enough to prevent the spread of the parasite in Texas.
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Published: July 25, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK — The U.S. will resume importing a limited amount of cattle from Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The decision comes as a flesh-eating parasite outbreak continues. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said it is a coordinated reopening o...
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