New world screwworm has been detected in Panama, Costa Rica and now Nicaragua, threatening Belize's cattle industry, which is valued at $90 million. Belize has been free of the pest since 1992 and its cattle trade with Mexico could face restrictions if an outbreak occurs.
Belize's agriculture minister has called for urgent action from international organizations.
A Belize outbreak would likely bring quarantines and trade limits, but the effect on US cattle prices is indirect at this stage.
Tras 69 eventos neutral de enfermedad pasados, Ganado en pie se movió una mediana de -0,1 % en 5 sesiones (42% al alza; mitad central entre -0,8 % y +0,6 %), y +0,9 % en 20.
Variaciones de la referencia de cada materia prima desde el último cierre antes del evento. Las lecturas históricas agrupan eventos pasados del mismo tipo; describen lo ocurrido, no lo que ocurrirá. No es asesoramiento de inversión.