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A Scottish veterinary advisory warns of psoroptic mange, a mite infestation that causes severe skin disease in cattle. It notes a cluster of 25 outbreaks in Wales between 2007 and 2012 and urges prompt diagnosis.
Localised cattle disease can affect animal movement and herd health but has little direct effect on feed or commodity prices.
fas.scotFeb 13, 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.
