An economist says the loss of Mexican feeder cattle is hitting U.S. feedlots hard, tightening supplies and driving up beef prices

After 122 past bullish disease events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -1.0% to +1.6%), and +2.0% over 20.

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After 148 past bullish disease events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.5% to +1.2%), and +1.4% over 20.

• Sep 24, 2025Screwworm threat tightens US beef supply, lifts feeders - CME | The Cattle Site-1.8%
• Apr 6, 2026Feeder Cattle Rally Over $30 in Three Weeks in the Face of Tight Supplies+3.1%
• Jul 1, 2026Cattle market update: Screwworm, drought and strong beef prices-4.9%
• Apr 6, 2026Why are cattle prices surging in the U.S. right now?+3.1%
• Jun 21, 2025OSU’s Derrell Peel: Placements Show Mexican Feeder Cattle Ban Hurting Southern Plains Feedlots - Oklahoma Farm Report-0.5%