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APHIS restricted imports of animal commodities originating from or transiting Nicaragua, effective March 14, 2024, after New World screwworm was diagnosed in cattle there. Ruminant and swine imports from Nicaragua are prohibited, while certain pets and zoo animals are permitted with inspection certificates.
Nicaragua is a small supplier of US feeder cattle and hogs, so the direct price impact is limited. The restriction signals heightened screwworm risk in Central America, which could affect cattle import flows.
content.govdelivery.comMar 29, 2024After 29 past neutral disease events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.6% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.2%), and +1.0% 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.
