Chicken continues to outperform across the protein complex as beef processors face supply shortages, antitrust scrutiny and elevated production costs
Market reactions to disease developments in cattle highlight how quickly animal health risks can disrupt supply—keeping poultry biosecurity and disease prevention top of mind
Diverging issues across beef and pork, ranging from disease risk to trade volatility, may make chicken a more reliable source of protein
With lower global beef exports and pork trade facing regional constraints, poultry stands to gain as a flexible, cost-competitive protein option in tightening global meat markets
30 May 2026
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