About this crossing
A dedicated livestock inspection and transfer facility spans the border about one mile east of the Santa Teresa road port. It handles animal shipments and is closed to the public. No car or pedestrian route exists here and no wait times are published.
Animal shipments
The rules are species- and direction-specific and move quickly — check APHIS's current notices before planning any shipment. At the late-August 2026 notices: Santa Teresa's reopening for cattle and bison imports from Mexico was still to be determined, and Mexico was prohibiting the listed live-animal exports from all U.S. states over New World screwworm. The facility itself opened in 1991, can process up to 5,000 animals a day, and is operated on both sides by the Unión Ganadera Regional de Chihuahua — capacity facts, not proof that animals are moving today. For procedures, call the Unión Ganadera at 575-589-1620.
Quick answers
Can passenger vehicles use the livestock crossing?
No. This is an animal-inspection facility with no public access — cars and pedestrians use the Santa Teresa road port a mile west, which has its own page and live waits.
Are cattle imports through Santa Teresa open now?
Not at the late-August 2026 notice: APHIS listed Santa Teresa's reopening for cattle and bison imports as to be determined, with only Douglas reopened. These rules change fast — verify with APHIS on the day.
Who should a livestock shipper call?
The Unión Ganadera Regional de Chihuahua at 575-589-1620 operates the facility on both sides and handles bilingual questions about facilities, regulations and procedures. Check both APHIS notices — imports and exports — before dispatching.