Mexican ranchers are gearing up to resume livestock sales to the United States as the cattle border reopens. However, the situation is complicated by the detection of New World screwworm cases in the Mexican state of Sonora, raising concerns about potential impacts on trade. Emergency protocols have been activated in response to confirmed cases, leading to tight controls over the cattle exports aimed at mitigating risks. While some American ranchers are apprehensive, economists suggest that reopening the border could positively influence future beef production growth. As protocols are implemented, stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about the recovery of the cattle trade.