The last few years have proven that the protein sector especially, and therefore our food security, is especially at risk when global pandemics, animal disease outbreaks and facility issues like fires, labor disputes, foodborne illnesses and cybersecurity attacks occur. As an example, In 2019, a fire at a Tyson slaughter plant in Kansas resulted in a 27% drop in cattle traded on the market just that following week. And in 2021, a cyber attack on JBS plants in the US caused ripple effects and delayed production. (11:04–11:16)
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Asserts the impact of a fire at a Tyson plant on cattle trade.
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