BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, June 10, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 — let’s dive straight in. Pork Business is reporting that New World screwworm continues to spread across swine operations, and producers need to be ready. The parasitic fly lays eggs in open wounds on pigs, and the larvae burrow into living tissue causing serious infection and death […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, June 9, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. Texas A&M has released a new fact sheet targeting swine producers on screwworm prevention and management, according to The Pig Site. The resource covers identification, treatment protocols, and biosecurity measures specific to swine operations. Screwworm is a parasitic pest that infests […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, June 8, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, June 8, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting with the swine side, FarmWeekNow is reporting that disease threats dominated conversation at the World Pork Expo. Industry officials and producers gathered to address ongoing biosecurity challenges, with African Swine Fever and other pathogens topping the agenda. The expo showcased […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, June 7, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, June 7, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the needle for you this week. Starting on the disease front, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping up its game against New World screwworm, according to reporting from pig333. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has launched an […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, June 6, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, June 6, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The New World Screwworm has officially landed in Texas, and that’s got pork producers taking precautions. Pork Business is reporting the parasite has established itself in the state, triggering immediate response protocols across the swine sector. The screwworm infests open wounds […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, June 5, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, June 5, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Pig333, the pig to pork community, is reporting new images of mucohemorrhagic diarrhea circulating among producers this morning. The clinical photos are being shared across the industry as producers work to identify and document the condition in their herds. The images […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, June 4, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, June 4, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The pork industry is raising alarms about New World Screwworm, according to Brownfield Ag News. The parasitic fly larva has historically been confined to Central and South America, but growing concern about potential spread into U.S. territory has producers watching closely. […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, June 3, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — let’s get right into it. First up on the swine side: Madison’s Country Q106 is reporting that certified swine sample collector training is now available for producers who want to be ready if disease strikes. The certification program teaches proper protocols for collecting samples that hold […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, June 2, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting on the swine side this morning, researchers are putting artificial intelligence and gene sequencing to work on pig performance. According to Farms.com, Dr. Maria Walsh’s team is using transcriptomics — that’s analyzing gene expression in real time — combined with […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, June 1, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, June 1, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the needle this morning. National Hog Farmer is reporting on enteric health and its direct connection to pig performance on farm. The digestive system’s role in how pigs grow and convert feed has drawn fresh attention as producers look at what […]