
African swine fever outbreaks continue globally, with first-time outbreaks reported in East Malaysia and South Africa and suspected infections in Uganda and Tanzania. The OIE reported heavy pig losses in the Philippines and Indonesia, and U.S. officials are expanding preparedness programs in case the virus arrives.
Continued ASF spread keeps global pork supply constrained and supports demand for hog and meat protein feed, while U.S. preparedness reflects risk of a disruptive outbreak domestically.
After 177 past bullish disease events, Lean Hogs moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.7%), and +0.9% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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.