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Second Port Opens to Mexican Cattle Approximately 400 head of cattle, averaging 600 to 700 pounds, crossed into Santa Teresa, New Mexico on Thursday, Sept. 24, as the second port of entry opened to Mexican cattle imports. The Santa Teresa port, located across from San Jerónimo, Chihuahua, is part of the USDA's gradual restoration of livestock trade along the southern border following closures related to New World screwworm. The first port opened a month ago on Aug. 24 at Douglas, Arizona. At that time, USDA reported 692 head of Mexican feeder cattle made the crossing after 716 head were inspected...

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