The animal, found in the town of Sabinas Hidalgo, came from the Gulf state of Veracruz, Mexico's National Health for Food Safety and Food Quality Service said. The last case was reported on July 9 in Veracruz, prompting Washington to suspend imports of live Mexican cattle. Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are WATCH HERE WATCH HERESabinas Hidalgo is located about 75 miles from Laredo. LEARN MOREThe block on cattle imports has spelled trouble for Mexico's government, which has already been busy trying to offset the brunt of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats this year. “We will not rely on Mexico to defend our industry, our food supply or our way of life,” she said.