Cattle exports through the port of Ojinaga have begun to ramp up this spring, with up to 1,100 head of cattle now crossing into the United States daily, according to a March report from Mexico Now.
Juan Carlos Flores, Director of Livestock at the Secretariat of Rural Development (SDR), stated that roughly 25% of the cattle moving through Ojinaga originate from other Mexican states, underscoring Chihuahua’s pivotal role in the livestock sector’s national and international marketing.
To meet the growing demand, the Ojinaga quarantine station increased its operations from three to five days per week in March, expanding its weekly capacity to process up to 5,000 cattle.
The SDR and the Chihuahua Regional Livestock Union have also worked to keep producers updated on export requirements, ensuring compliance with regulations set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
State officials further anticipate an increase in cattle crossings at the San Jeronimo station and continue preparations with producers for the eventual opening of the Palomas port.
The increased activity at Ojinaga highlights Chihuahua’s expanding role in cross-border livestock trade as 2025 progresses.
Source: Mexico Now, March 2025
