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The US Cattlemen's Association called for an immediate halt to beef imports from Namibia after recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in the northern infected zone. The group argues that buffalo and wildlife can cross the veterinary fence and put domestic herds at risk.
Calls for a halt on Namibian beef imports are a minor trade issue, since Namibia is a small US beef supplier, but FMD concerns could affect broader beef trade sentiment.
uscattlemen.orgColby ChapmanFeb 19, 2021After 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.
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.
