Imports of Mexican live cattle are not yet set to resume, according to Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) officials.
Live cattle imports from Mexico have been on hold since Nov. 25 following the detection of New World screwworm in southern Mexico. C. Natanauan, a member of the customer support team with APHIS Veterinary Services, told DTN on Jan. 10 that horse import draft protocols were in the works, but the protocol for cattle imports is still in progress and there is no resumption date set yet.
Earlier reports suggesting imports would resume the week of Jan. 20 were unfounded.
