Bluetongue fears lead to warning against importing European cattle

After 356 past disease events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -0.8% to +1.1%), and +1.1% over 20.

• Oct 23, 2017Bluetongue virus detected and dealt with in imported cattle - GOV.UK+1.6%
• Jul 31, 2026Cattle futures rebound as Mexican import fears ease - CME | The Beef Site+0.6%
• Jul 10, 2025US again halts cattle imports from Mexico over flesh-eating screwworms | Reuters+2.6%
• Oct 25, 2017Farmers urged to be vigilant following detection of bluetongue virus in cattle imported to Great Britain | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs+5.8%
• Jun 4, 2023End to reporting atypical BSE - Free+1.7%

After 266 past disease events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (59% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.7%), and +1.7% over 20.

• Oct 23, 2017Bluetongue virus detected and dealt with in imported cattle - GOV.UK+1.9%
• Jul 31, 2026Cattle futures rebound as Mexican import fears ease - CME | The Beef Site+0.5%
• Jul 10, 2025US again halts cattle imports from Mexico over flesh-eating screwworms | Reuters+1.6%
• Oct 25, 2017Farmers urged to be vigilant following detection of bluetongue virus in cattle imported to Great Britain | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs+2.8%
• Sep 24, 2018Chief Vet calls for vigilance after Bluetongue detected in cattle imported to GB | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs+0.8%