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WOAH's annual State of the World's Animal Health report says animal diseases destroy more than 20% of global animal production each year. It highlights foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Southern Africa and Europe and the continued spread of African swine fever.
The report also notes declining investment in animal health.
Persistent disease pressure in key livestock regions supports tighter supply of meat and feed demand over time. The report itself does not signal an immediate price move.
nationalhogfarmer.comIndustry ReleaseMay 13, 2026After 645 past disease events, Lean Hogs moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.1%), and +0.9% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 615 past disease events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (46% higher; middle half -1.8% to +1.8%), and -0.2% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
