BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, July 14, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — let’s get straight to the morning briefing. Pork Business is reporting that global swine disease surveillance data shows African Swine Fever and Foot-and-Mouth Disease remain elevated risks for producers worldwide. The surveillance systems are tracking concerning patterns in disease prevalence and geographic spread, with ASF particularly […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, July 13, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, July 13, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the poultry and swine sectors today. The USDA’s rolled out a new Salmonella pilot project aimed at raw poultry processing plants, according to The Poultry Site. The agency is working directly with participating facilities to test intervention strategies and data collection […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, July 12, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, July 12, 2026 — let’s dig into the week ahead. Starting on the poultry side, Lancaster Farming is reporting new data on Salmonella persistence in eggs from cage and aviary housing systems. The research shows that eggs produced in both conventional cage setups and modern aviary environments can harbor Salmonella […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, July 11, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, July 11, 2026 — let’s dive straight into the week’s swine and poultry briefing. Starting with disease surveillance: Pork Business is reporting that new strains have emerged in the latest swine disease report for July. The specifics on which pathogens and which regions are being hit hardest aren’t detailed in […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, July 10, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, July 10, 2026 — let’s dig in. Starting with swine health management. AgNet West is reporting that producers working with a dynamic pig health approach are getting better traction against multiple disease challenges simultaneously. Rather than tackling one disease at a time, this integrated strategy looks at how pathogens interact […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, July 9, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, July 9, 2026 — let’s jump into it. Pork producers in South Africa are working through recovery after recent disease setbacks hit their operations, according to Farmer’s Weekly SA. The exact scope and timeline of those losses weren’t detailed, but the focus right now is on rebuilding herd health and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, July 8, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, July 8, 2026—let’s dig into what matters to you this morning. The pork industry’s juggling a full plate of disease threats right now, according to RFD-TV. Producers are watching multiple pathogens circulate, and the pressure on herd health protocols continues to mount. It’s not a single crisis but a combination […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, July 7, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research announced a new rapid funding initiative this morning aimed at exploring disease-resistant poultry genetics as a long-term strategy against avian influenza. According to Morning Ag Clips, FFAR is backing research into breeding birds with […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, July 6, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, July 6, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting on the poultry side, there’s an emerging debate down under about housing systems and disease risk. According to SMH.com.au, experts in Australia are split on the safety profile of free-range chicken operations as avian influenza cases continue to climb. The […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, July 4, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, July 4, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Bird flu’s got poultry owners tightening their operations. According to SBS reporting on poultry news, free-range chicken owners are being advised to keep their hens inside as avian influenza spreads. The guidance comes as the threat widens, pushing producers to move […]