The AASV's update for veterinarians says the HPAI outbreak that began in 2022 continues to affect many US areas. Migratory waterfowl are the main introduction route, and backyard flocks are highly vulnerable.
The CDC says the current strain poses no immediate public health concern.
Ongoing US poultry losses reduce chicken supply and can lift prices for meat and feed demand. The update restates the existing outbreak rather than adding a new shock.
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.