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An article on gastrointestinal parasites in cattle explains how worm burdens build on pasture through the summer and peak in fall. It notes that high parasite loads reduce body condition, growth and reproduction.
It also warns that overuse of "mectin" dewormers is leading to resistance.
Parasite loads affect cattle performance and weight gain, which matter for feeder cattle supply. The effect on prices is minor and indirect.
canadiancattlemen.caReynold BergenOct 11, 2022After 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.
