
Belize's agricultural health authority warned of an extremely high risk of screwworm entering the country after Guatemala confirmed cases in cattle 44 miles from the border. Farmers and the public have been urged to report suspected infestations.
Spread into Belize would add to regional livestock losses but would have little direct effect on global feed or livestock prices.
After 356 past disease events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -0.8% to +1.1%), and +1.1% over 20.
After 266 past disease events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (59% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.7%), and +1.7% 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.