The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will begin a phased reopening of the southern cattle ports next month, which were closed in May due to a New World Screwworm (NWS) outbreak. The Douglas, Arizona livestock port is scheduled to reopen on August 24, 2026.
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US to Reopen Southern Cattle Ports Following Screwworm Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will reopen southern cattle ports next month after a closure due to a New World Screwworm outbreak. The Douglas, Arizona port is set to reopen on August 24, 2026.
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