USDA urged to add dairy cattle vaccine to HPAI strategy

After 22 past bullish disease events, Milk (Class III) moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (45% higher; middle half -0.9% to +0.5%), and -2.8% over 20.

• Mar 26, 2024Avian influenza found in US dairy cattle | Agriculture Dive-0.5%
• Mar 25, 2024Dairy cattle in Texas, Kansas test positive for bird flu | AP News-0.4%
• Aug 1, 2018New Zealand makes effort to eradicate infected cattle from nation's herd.+5.0%
• Apr 4, 2023India's milk imports soar as disease hits local cattle stock | Reuters+3.1%
• Sep 16, 2024Milk futures on the rise - Dairy Star+0.5%

After 148 past bullish disease events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.5% to +1.2%), and +1.4% over 20.

• Sep 1, 2025USDA ramps up screwworm fight as cattle futures surge-1.4%
• May 12, 2025Cattle futures surge over US halt to Mexican cattle imports | Reuters+0.3%
• Jan 20, 2025Deadly parasite halts Mexican cattle imports to U.S.+2.3%
• Dec 13, 2024USDA does not expect to resume Mexico cattle imports before holidays, chief veterinary officer says+0.4%
• Sep 10, 2026Screwworm Is Down to One Active Case. USDA Still Forecasts Beef Up 9.8%.+1.5%