As US border reopens to Mexican cattle, concerns persist over screwworm spread

After 87 past bearish trade events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -3.2% to +1.9%), and +1.1% over 20.

• Jul 29, 2026USDA Reopens Border to Mexican Cattle Amid Screwworm Fight+2.4%
• Sep 24, 2026As screwworm fight continues, Mexican cattle ranchers ready for border reopening - El Paso Matters-0.0%
• Sep 24, 2026US eases screwworm ban on Mexican cattle, but beef prices unlikely to budge | Reuters-0.0%
• Jun 30, 2025USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure | Reuters+1.9%
• Jul 27, 2026U.S. to lift screwworm ban on Mexican cattle - TT+0.8%

After 121 past bearish trade events, Live Cattle moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (40% higher; middle half -1.6% to +0.8%), and -0.3% over 20.

• Jul 29, 2026USDA Reopens Border to Mexican Cattle Amid Screwworm Fight+1.5%
• Sep 24, 2026US eases screwworm ban on Mexican cattle, but beef prices unlikely to budge | Reuters-0.8%
• Jun 30, 2025USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure | Reuters-3.1%
• Jul 27, 2026U.S. to lift screwworm ban on Mexican cattle - TT-0.6%
• Jul 24, 2026US to Lift Screwworm Ban on Mexican Cattle to Aid Beef Supply - Bloomberg-0.4%