The Mexican livestock industry faces a health challenge due to the reappearance of the screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), a parasite that affects warm-blooded animals, including cattle. Following the confirmation of a case in Catazajá, Chiapas, the United States temporarily suspended imports of Mexican cattle to prevent the spread of the plague. Mexican authorities, in collaboration with their U.S. counterparts, have implemented health inspection and control protocols, including preventive deworming and the release of sterile flies, with the goal of containing and eradicating the outbreak.

The Mexican Meat Council (ComeCarne) has reported a significant increase in meat consumption in the country. From January to October 2024, 8.8 million tons were consumed, representing a 4.5% growth in real terms compared to the same period the previous year. This increase is attributed to the improved economic conditions of Mexican families, driven by government support, remittances, minimum wage increases, and lower inflation. By the end of 2024, total consumption is expected to reach approximately 10.7 million tons, consolidating a positive trend in the demand for meat proteins in the country.