Mexico to import over 8,000 cattle from Australia this year
More than 8,000 head of cattle arrive in Mexico from Australia under a bilateral agreement to improve national herd genetics.
MEXICO – As part of an ongoing livestock importation program, Mexican authorities have authorized the entry of 8,014 Australian cattle following two sea shipments completed this year.
The shipments are tied to an agreement between Mexico’s National Agri-Food Health, Safety and Quality Service (Senasica) and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, with four total deliveries planned in 2025.
Prior to transport, Mexican animal health officials traveled to Australia to conduct on-site evaluations and ensure disease control protocols were in place.
The first group, made up of 3,019 cattle, underwent inspection by a team of four veterinary experts who assessed the animals for diseases and parasites that could threaten Mexican livestock.
By the end of March, the second batch of 4,995 cattle had also been reviewed by technical staff specializing in health inspections as part of standard pre-import procedures.
Transport and Arrival
The animals were loaded onto specialized livestock vessels at the Port of Portland in Australia for a transoceanic journey to Mazatlán, Mexico, which lasted 24 days.
Upon arrival, Senasica personnel were present at the port to review the imported cattle, check health documentation, and confirm the physical condition of each animal.
Officials reported that the livestock did not show any visible injuries or signs of illness during the post-arrival assessments.
With clearance granted, the cattle were moved using designated transport vehicles to livestock breeding centers across five Mexican states: Jalisco, Durango, Chihuahua, Aguascalientes, and Guanajuato.
The ongoing shipments are intended to contribute to herd development efforts within Mexico, although no specific investment figures or program costs have been released publicly.
All imported cattle were certified as healthy and suitable for integration into domestic breeding programs, according to Senasica’s final inspection report.
The next two shipments of Australian cattle are expected to follow a similar process, though dates for their arrival have not yet been confirmed.
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