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The USDA released sterile flies at a ranch near Uvalde, Texas, as part of efforts to contain New World screwworm. The agency reported seven active U.S. cases—six in Texas and one in New Mexico—and said it had released 142 million sterile flies in Texas since February.
Sterile-fly releases are intended to curb a disease threat to cattle and limit potential disruption to herd health and marketing; the article does not report a direct price effect.
krgv.comSantiago CaicedoNov 8, 2026After 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.
