Why it is moving
The return of the New World screwworm after about 50 years is a potential shock to the US livestock sector. Bloomberg's report highlights a years-long USDA fight, raising questions about long-term impacts on beef production and costs.
Driver data is partial
Some drivers have no confirmed source evidence yet, read those as context, not confirmation.
Main drivers
Beef supply-chain risk from New World screwworm disease detected in the US for the first time in about 50 years.
No confirmed source evidence yet.
Anticipated USDA policy response to contain and control the disease in livestock.
No confirmed source evidence yet.
Upcoming events