On Jan. 3, the USDA restricted imports of animals originating from or passing through Belize after the confirmation of New World screwworm in cattle.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service already prohibits the importation of live ruminants, swine and their germplasm from the country due to other diseases.
The agency will allow imported dogs if accompanied by a health certificate.
Horses that have resided in Belize within 60 days before export to the U.S. are required to undergo an exam and must complete a protocol that includes a pre-export treatment and week-long quarantine.
Restrictions against live cattle imports from Mexico remain in effect. Industry sources report that imports are expected to partially reopen the week of Jan. 20.
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