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New World screwworm cases in Southern New Mexico have tripled in recent days, with 20 new cases identified across Doña Ana, Grant, Luna, Otero, Hidalgo and Catron counties, bringing the state total to 30 since June. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture expanded the infested zone to cover all of five counties and parts of several others, requiring inspection and treatment before animals are moved.
Movement restrictions on cattle and other livestock in the affected zone can tighten feeder cattle supply and disrupt shipments, adding support to cattle prices. Spread to new areas also raises the risk of further US import or movement restrictions.
santafenewmexican.comCourtesy New Mexico Department of AgricultureNov 4, 2026After 122 past bullish disease events, FCATTLE moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -1.0% to +1.6%), and +2.0% over 20.
After 148 past bullish disease events, LCATTLE moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.5% to +1.2%), and +1.4% 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.
