APHIS Allows Imports of Mexican Cattle to Continue Despite 2nd New World Screwworm Case

After 29 past neutral disease events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.6% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.2%), and +1.0% over 20.

• Mar 25, 2024US, Mexico reach deal to continue cattle imports | Latest Market News-3.8%
• Feb 18, 2025USDA will not ban cattle imports from Mexico over latest screwworm case, agency says | Reuters+2.2%
• Jul 18, 2024Collaborative Efforts to Combat the Cattle Screwworm in Latin America - LatinAmerican Post-0.6%
• Jul 31, 2026Cattle futures rebound as Mexican import fears ease - CME | The Beef Site+0.5%
• Mar 29, 2024Import Alert: New World Screwworm Restrictions for Animal Commodities Originating from or Transiting Nicaragua-4.1%

After 69 past neutral disease events, Live Cattle moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (42% higher; middle half -0.8% to +0.6%), and +0.9% over 20.

• Mar 25, 2024US, Mexico reach deal to continue cattle imports | Latest Market News-1.8%
• Feb 18, 2025USDA will not ban cattle imports from Mexico over latest screwworm case, agency says | Reuters-0.5%
• Aug 16, 2017New World Screwworm Still a Threat | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter-3.9%
• Jun 4, 2026UADA economist: Screwworm news will rattle local Texas, New Mexico cattle markets, but consumer prices to remain unchanged+0.6%
• Dec 9, 2025FDA approves Merck drug for decimated cattle herds to stop screwworm+2.3%