CME update: live cattle futures rise as shifts in pork market could mean increased consumption of beef

After 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.

• Jul 31, 2026Cattle futures rebound as Mexican import fears ease - CME | The Beef Site+0.6%
• Jun 5, 2026Cattle futures rally on first US screwworm detection - CME | The Cattle Site+0.4%
• Sep 24, 2025Screwworm threat tightens US beef supply, lifts feeders - CME | The Cattle Site-1.8%
• Jul 1, 2026Cattle market update: Screwworm, drought and strong beef prices-4.9%
• Dec 2, 2024Feeder cattle futures set July high - CME | The Cattle Site+0.8%

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.

• Jun 5, 2026Cattle futures rally on first US screwworm detection - CME | The Cattle Site+1.8%
• Sep 24, 2025Screwworm threat tightens US beef supply, lifts feeders - CME | The Cattle Site-1.0%
• Jul 1, 2026Cattle market update: Screwworm, drought and strong beef prices-0.7%
• Dec 2, 2024Feeder cattle futures set July high - CME | The Cattle Site-1.4%
• Jan 3, 2026U.S. livestock: Cattle futures surge as second screwworm case announced | The Western Producer+1.3%

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.

• Feb 4, 2021CME update: cattle futures slip despite solid domestic demand | The Beef Site+2.6%
• Feb 25, 2021CME update: lean hog futures hit highest point since May 2019 | The Pig Site+0.7%
• Jun 29, 2023Pig outlook: Lean hog futures bulls keeping price uptrend alive | The Pig Site+4.9%
• Oct 29, 2018Livestock Lowdown: Monday Midday Livestock Market Summary - Cattle Futures Giving Back Gains-0.1%
• Apr 25, 2026Weekly pig report: Disease pressure adds increased risk to hog supply outlook | The Pig Site-1.0%