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Belize has heightened surveillance for New World screwworm after confirmed cases in Honduras, where the parasite was detected in cattle and horses illegally moved in El Triunfo, Choluteca. Authorities urge producers to report infested animals and avoid moving animals with open wounds.
Spread of screwworm in Central America raises risks to regional cattle movements, but Belize is a minor livestock exporter, so direct price impact is minimal.
edition.channel5belize.comhipolitoSep 16, 2024After 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.
