About this crossing
A dedicated livestock inspection and transfer facility spans the border about one mile east of the Santa Teresa road port — a working animal gateway, not a public crossing. 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.