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Catron County reported a confirmed New World screwworm case, and New Mexico's state veterinarian urged producers to inspect animals, report suspicious wounds and follow movement requirements. At the time of a Nov.
6 town hall, the state had 38 confirmed cases, mostly in southern New Mexico.
Producer inspection and movement controls are aimed at containing the outbreak, which could tighten livestock supply if it spreads further. The local advisory alone is a minor price driver.
dchieftain.comUngelbah DávilaNov 12, 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.
