USDA confirmed the Grant County case on Thursday, the state's second since June, hours after Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the Santa Teresa port of entry would reopen to Mexican livestock on 24 September; the port is about 150 miles away.
One Texas producer lost about $70,000, Commissioner Sid Miller says; officials list the tells, odd ears, eyes and tails, missing brands and tags, repeated animals, warped fences, and tell buyers to demand video, references and independent inspection before sending money.
LivestockUSDA announced on 24 July 2026 that the Douglas, Arizona port would reopen to Mexican cattle on 24 August, with two New Mexico ports to be considered later and every animal inspected for New World screwworm.
