Cases of the bark beetle decrease by 28% following strategy between Mexico and the U.S., Sader affirms

In a statement, the agency noted that the binational action plan, implemented in August with the aim of reopening the border to cattle exports—closed since May—is "continuing to yield results." It also highlighted that 7,245 animals have been fully recovered after receiving the timely treatment established in the protocols applied in Mexico. Agriculture also underscored the "effective" dialogue between Secretary Julio Berdegué and the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Brooke Rollins, with the purpose of "protecting the cattle industry of both nations." Finally, the Ministry of Agriculture assured that both countries continue working to guarantee the health of the cattle industry, "which is reflected throughout North America," for the benefit of producers and consumers. Last August, Mexico and the United States signed the Aphis-Senasica action plan to control the GBG pest, with a view to an eventual resumption of cattle exports. On September 9, ...