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Bluetongue virus was detected in cattle imported from France, in two consignments to Yorkshire and one to Northern Ireland, through routine post-import testing. Infected animals and one susceptible companion animal will be culled, and movement restrictions are in place.
Officials say the disease does not affect human health or food safety.
Bluetongue outbreaks can trigger livestock movement restrictions and trade limits, which can tighten local supply and disrupt cattle trade flows.
gov.ukDepartmentDec 7, 2018After 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.
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.
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.
