
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) recorded 6,943 outbreaks and 10,359 cases of notifiable diseases in wild animals in January to March 2026, across 55 countries and territories. Highly pathogenic avian influenza and African swine fever made up 92.8% of outbreaks, and 152 wildlife species were affected.
Wildlife outbreaks of avian influenza and African swine fever show ongoing disease pressure, which can lead to trade restrictions on poultry and pork. The report is a routine surveillance summary with no immediate price effect.
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.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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.
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.