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Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza was confirmed on 2 November in a commercial free-range laying flock near Biggar in the Scottish Borders. Protection and surveillance zones were declared the same evening.
It is the second H5N1 case in Great Britain this 2026/27 season, after a Northumberland flock on 19 October.
Culling and movement restrictions in a laying flock reduce local egg supply and can tighten feed demand from affected producers. The effect on feed prices is small because the outbreak is localized.
poultrynews.co.ukChloe RyanNov 3, 2026After 645 past disease events, 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, SBM 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.
