BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, May 21, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, May 21, 2026 — let’s get right into it. A pig virus thought to be gone for more than two decades has surfaced again, this time transmitted through feral hogs. Yahoo News Singapore is reporting that the virus, which had been eradicated, is now circulating in wild pig populations and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, May 20, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the swine and poultry markets this morning. Starting with disease containment efforts. Inside Metros is reporting that NMB — that’s the National Meat Board — has launched a coordinated response to contain an African Swine Fever outbreak. The exact location and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, May 19, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting with poultry this morning: WATTPoultry is reporting that Minnesota’s avian flu situation is getting worse. Two more commercial flocks have tested positive for the virus, bringing the state’s active cases into double digits. State animal health officials are continuing containment […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, May 18, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, May 18, 2026—let’s dig into what’s moving the needle this morning. Starting with a disease alert out of Iowa. Morning Ag Clips is reporting on an update to the pseudorabies response affecting a swine herd in the state. Pseudorabies, also known as Aujeszky’s disease, is a viral infection that can […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, May 17, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, May 17, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The world’s largest egg exporter is moving to vaccinate its flocks against bird flu, according to The Animal Reader. The operation’s decision to implement vaccination across its chickens represents a significant shift in how the industry’s top producer is managing avian […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, May 16, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, May 16, 2026 — let’s get right into it. DVM360 is reporting that pseudorabies has returned to US commercial swine operations. The virus, which was declared eradicated from domestic herds back in 1989, is now confirmed in commercial facilities. This marks a significant shift in disease status for the industry […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, May 15, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, May 15, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Mexico has halted imports of certain US pork products over pseudorabies virus concerns, according to The Pig Site. The move affects specific shipments while Mexican authorities assess the disease risk. Pseudorabies, also known as Aujeszky’s disease, is a reportable pathogen in […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, May 14, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, May 14, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. Mexico and Canada have both imposed restrictions on certain U.S. pork imports following confirmed pseudorabies cases, according to AGDAILY. The two countries are limiting shipments from affected regions while U.S. authorities work to contain the disease. Pseudorabies, also called Aujeszky’s disease, […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, May 13, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. We’re starting this morning with serious news out of the hog sector. Pseudorabies has been confirmed in a U.S. swine herd, and agronews.com is reporting producers need to understand what’s at stake. This is a viral disease that causes fever, neurological […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, May 12, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. First up: pseudorabies has been confirmed in a U.S. swine herd, and the trade response is already underway. According to Meatingplace, Mexico and Canada have now specified which American pork products they’re restricting in response to the outbreak. The specifics matter […]