The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the completion of three contingency livestock inspections facilities at border ports in New Mexico and Arizona. Several hundred thousand cattle cross through these border locations every year and USDA recognizes the critical role this trade plays in supporting the livelihood of local economies. These alternative sites will help keep trade flowing across the U.S./Mexico border and support the local communities and livestock industry if APHIS officials are unable to cross into Mexico to conduct inspections. Read more at Drovers CattleNetwork…
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