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A Scottish farmer has called for an end to importing cheaper cattle over fears of bovine tuberculosis spreading, following a badger case in Cumbria. NFU Scotland says testing is robust.
Scotland has been officially TB-free since 2009.
Import restrictions or loss of disease-free status could tighten UK cattle supply and affect trade. Current impact on global cattle prices is minimal.
bbc.comAug 28, 2017After 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.
