Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast

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S6 E16: Sorting through why the reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border is key for cattle feeders

S6 E16: Sorting through why the reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border is key for cattle feeders7 ago29 min

On August 24, the U.S. border is set to reopen to cattle from Mexico at the Douglas Port in Arizona, more than a year after the border was closed due to the threat of New World screwworm. What will the reopening mean for cattle feeders in Arizona and California, and what will it take to get cattle moving across the border again? On this episode, we sort through the history and impact of the border closure, why Douglas was chosen as the first port to reopen, and the animal health safeguards ca...