Task Force Statement on H5N8 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Poultry and Wild Birds

After 645 past disease events, Lean Hogs moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.1%), and +0.9% over 20.

• Feb 18, 2022Alert: Increased Risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Wild Bird Populations in Africa | Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds+0.8%
• Jan 28, 2026Following the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) and African swine fever (ASF) in Je.. - MK+0.1%
• Feb 8, 2023Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the Agricultural Community | NIOSH Science Bulletin | CDC+1.0%
• Mar 28, 2024APHIS Now Thinks Wild Birds Are to Blame for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza's Arrival on Four U.S. Dairies - AgWeb+1.5%
• Jan 27, 2023Worshop on « Control of African Swine Fever (ASF) and High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – Lessons learned and prospects. - Diagnostics For Animals-1.2%

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After 615 past disease events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (46% higher; middle half -1.8% to +1.8%), and -0.2% over 20.

• Feb 18, 2022Alert: Increased Risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Wild Bird Populations in Africa | Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds+3.1%
• Jan 28, 2026Following the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) and African swine fever (ASF) in Je.. - MK-0.5%
• Dec 20, 2022Avian influenza cases in poultry and water birds on the rise | EFSA+0.5%
• Feb 8, 2023Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the Agricultural Community | NIOSH Science Bulletin | CDC+3.5%
• Apr 27, 2022USDA Takes Action to Ensure Continued Rapid Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the United States | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service-2.4%