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Izaak Breitenbach, CEO of the South African Poultry Association, says avian influenza remains a major risk to the country's poultry sector despite progress. He notes all six outbreaks recorded this year were contained quickly.
Contained outbreaks mean limited disruption to South African poultry and feed demand, so the market impact is small. The risk of new introductions remains a background concern for local protein supply.
thebusinessofmoney.co.zaIzaak BreitenbachNov 12, 2026After 645 past disease events, Lean 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, Soybean Meal 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.
