Category: Media Interview
By Clint Peck
Source: Farm Progress

Antonio Ortiz-Mena maintains that the presence of the cattle borers in livestock is linked to the smuggling of cattle from Central America, an activity that is currently partially controlled by organized crime. In this context, the USDA will work closely with Mexico to ensure that only properly documented livestock that complies with applicable laws enters authorized U.S. ports of entry, thereby strengthening compliance with USDA import requirements and NWS security measures.