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New World screwworm was detected in Nuevo León, Mexico, about 90 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, described as the northernmost confirmed case. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urged producers to check animals and report signs, saying USDA containment efforts have not yet succeeded.
Proximity to the border raises the risk of a U.S. outbreak and of tighter cattle movement, which would reduce feeder and fed cattle supplies and support prices.
krgv.comClaudia GarciaOct 31, 2026After 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.
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.
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.
