
aviNews commentary on WOAH's latest assessment says more than 2000 avian influenza outbreaks were reported across 64 countries and territories in 2025-2026, with over 140 million poultry lost or culled. It also notes continuing African swine fever spread and foot-and-mouth resurgence in several countries.
The piece argues that prevention remains underfunded.
Large poultry losses tighten chicken and egg supply and can shift feed demand. The commentary does not describe a new market event.
After 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.