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After 69 past neutral disease events, Live Cattle moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (42% higher; middle half -0.8% to +0.6%), and +0.9% over 20.

• Dec 11, 2017Contact - The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge - USDA Unveils $100 Million 'Grand Challenge' to Thwart Flesh-Eating Screwworm as Threat Reaches U.S. Border+0.1%
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• Mar 28, 2025USDA urged to ramp up efforts against New World screwworm - Texas Farm Bureau-0.5%
• Jun 4, 2026UADA economist: Screwworm news will rattle local Texas, New Mexico cattle markets, but consumer prices to remain unchanged+0.6%
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After 29 past neutral disease events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.6% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.2%), and +1.0% over 20.

• Dec 11, 2017Contact - The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge - USDA Unveils $100 Million 'Grand Challenge' to Thwart Flesh-Eating Screwworm as Threat Reaches U.S. Border+1.7%
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• Mar 29, 2024Import Alert: New World Screwworm Restrictions for Animal Commodities Originating from or Transiting Nicaragua-4.1%
• Jun 4, 2026UADA economist: Screwworm news will rattle local Texas, New Mexico cattle markets, but consumer prices to remain unchanged+3.4%
• Feb 18, 2025USDA will not ban cattle imports from Mexico over latest screwworm case, agency says | Reuters+2.2%