Oklahomans urged to be watchful as neighboring states see increase in screwworm cases

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.

• Dec 6, 2024Cow-Calf Corner | December 2, 2024 | Oklahoma State University+1.6%
• Aug 15, 2025USDA Announces Sweeping Plans to Protect the United States from New World Screwworm | USDA+1.1%
• May 16, 2025Screwworm threat halts cattle imports from Mexico | Mississippi State University Extension Service+1.4%
• Feb 27, 2023The National Directorate of Animal Health, in response to the unusual increase in cases of New World Screwworm in the Province of Darién, announces – COPEG+0.9%
• Jun 25, 2026The screwworm parasite continues to spread in Texas, threatening cattle and wildlife : NPR-2.9%

After 122 past bullish disease events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -1.0% to +1.6%), and +2.0% over 20.

• Dec 6, 2024Cow-Calf Corner | December 2, 2024 | Oklahoma State University+1.3%
• Aug 15, 2025USDA Announces Sweeping Plans to Protect the United States from New World Screwworm | USDA+4.7%
• May 16, 2025Screwworm threat halts cattle imports from Mexico | Mississippi State University Extension Service-0.3%
• Jun 25, 2026The screwworm parasite continues to spread in Texas, threatening cattle and wildlife : NPR-2.4%
• Jul 14, 2024Interview: Everything you need to know about new world screwworm in cattle - Americas-1.2%