BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, November 13, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, November 13, 2026—let’s get straight to it. Florida swine producers are dealing with a swine flu situation, according to WKMG. Health officials are reporting active cases moving through the state. The virus is spreading among commercial and backyard operations, and producers are being urged to monitor animals for respiratory symptoms […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, November 12, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, November 12, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the needle for you today. Pig World is calling on swine producers across the country to share their direct experience with African swine fever prevention and biosecurity practices. The publication wants farmers to document what’s actually working on their operations — […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, November 11, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The USDA is putting $51.9 million toward feral swine control across 13 states, according to High Plains Journal. The funding will support removal operations, research, and prevention efforts in affected areas stretching from Texas and Oklahoma through the Great Plains and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, November 10, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, November 10, 2026—let’s get right into it. Researchers at Bioengineer.org have identified how curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, blocks African swine fever virus by reducing membrane fluidity in host cells. The study shows curcumin interferes with the virus’s ability to penetrate and replicate within pig cells. While lab-based, the […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, November 9, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, November 9, 2026—let’s dig right in. The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has imposed an immediate ban on poultry imports from Minnesota following detection of avian influenza in the state, according to Inquirer.net. The ban affects commercial shipments and applies until Minnesota achieves disease-free status. Minnesota producers and exporters […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, November 8, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, November 8, 2026—let’s dig into what’s happening across poultry country. Start out West with some serious bird flu activity. JournalArta is reporting avian influenza has been detected at a poultry facility in Pierce County, Washington. Capital Press adds that the outbreak has affected roughly 47,000 chickens at the site. The […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, November 7, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, November 7, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Over in Washington state, MyNorthwest is reporting that bird flu has been confirmed at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County. The detection marks another confirmed case in the ongoing outbreak cycle affecting the region’s operations. State and federal officials are […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, November 6, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, November 6, 2026—let’s dig into what’s happening across your operations. We’re starting on the West Coast, where KOMO is reporting bird flu has been detected at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County, Washington. State animal health officials are now involved in containment and testing protocols. This marks another confirmed […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, November 5, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, November 5, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting with poultry this morning. Yahoo reports a bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a poultry farm, marking another detection in what’s been an active season for avian influenza across the country. The specific location and farm size haven’t been […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, November 4, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — let’s dig into today’s briefing. Starting out West, the Carmichael Times is reporting avian influenza confirmed in two backyard poultry flocks in Sacramento County, California. Both operations have been quarantined. State officials are conducting epidemiological investigations to determine the source and scope of exposure. Producers in […]