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Rabobank says African swine fever will remain the dominant animal protein issue in 2020, with China the focal point and a possible second wave of outbreaks in northern China. Pork prices in China have surpassed record levels and more government intervention is expected.
Persistent ASF losses keep Chinese hog herd depressed and support feed demand recovery in 2020, while poultry gains as a substitute for pork.
world-grain.comSusan ReidyDec 12, 2019After 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.
After 67 past bullish disease events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (46% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.9%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 56 past bullish disease events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.6%), and +0.8% 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.
