
New Zealand is working to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis from its beef and dairy herds, with an estimated 126,000 or more head to be slaughtered from at least 190 farms. The culling is also expected to reduce dairy powder supplies.
Extra beef supply from New Zealand competes with US exports in Asian markets, while reduced dairy powder output could firm milk prices.
After 22 past bullish disease events, Milk (Class III) moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (45% higher; middle half -0.9% to +0.5%), and -2.8% over 20.
After 70 past bearish disease events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.0%), and +0.4% over 20.
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