Mexican cattle allowed in the U.S. after a yearlong ban

KJZZ | By Nina Kravinsky

Published August 25, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

A border crossing in Arizona opened to cattle from Mexico for the first time in more than a year. This despite a parasite being found on the Mexican side. U.S. ranchers are upset.

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