Mariposa Port of Entry Set to Reopen for Cattle Shipments
The Mariposa Port of Entry is scheduled to reopen for cattle shipments on November 30th, following a 14-month suspension. The closure was implemented due to concerns over the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly threatening livestock. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke…
Tucson, AZ, October 28, 2026 —
The Mariposa Port of Entry is scheduled to reopen for cattle shipments on November 30, ending a 14-month suspension tied to concerns about the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that threatens livestock.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the planned reopening. She said upgraded facilities and enhanced measures are in place to manage the pest and resume cross-border cattle trade safely.
The announcement marks a planned restart of cattle shipments after the extended pause. The information provided does not specify the year of the November 30 reopening, the precise location of the port, or the date the suspension began.
Details about the facility upgrades and the enhanced measures were not provided. The announcement also did not describe how the measures will be implemented or what procedures cattle shipments will follow after reopening. No information was provided about the number or volume of shipments expected.
The stated reason for the suspension was concern over the New World screwworm. The summary does not provide further details about the pest situation or identify any additional conditions attached to the reopening. The schedule remains described as a planned reopening; no subsequent inspection results or shipment activity were reported.
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