BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, September 3, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, September 3, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving markets and barns this morning. Starting in Minnesota, the University of Minnesota has launched a pair of new initiatives aimed directly at swine herd health. According to Pork Business, the university is rolling out programs designed to have real impact on […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, September 1, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 — let’s get right into it. National Hog Farmer is running a five-step checklist for swine barn prep as we head into the colder months. The focus is on ventilation systems, insulation integrity, heating equipment function, water line protection, and feed storage security. Producers should be testing […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, August 31, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, August 31, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The USDA is confirming new H5N1 avian flu detections in both poultry flocks and dairy cattle, according to Farms.com. The agency didn’t specify which states are affected in their latest confirmation, but the virus continues to show up across commercial and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, August 30, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, August 30, 2026 — let’s get straight to the health alerts. Medical Dialogues is reporting that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed hospitals across Uttar Pradesh to strengthen their preparedness protocols as swine flu cases continue to emerge in the state. The directive comes as the region works to manage […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, August 29, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, August 29, 2026 — let’s get straight to the swine side first. A new study from National Hog Farmer is raising fresh concerns about dead box management on farms. Researchers found that the way producers handle mortality — specifically in dead boxes — creates meaningful biosecurity gaps that can spread […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, August 28, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, August 28, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the markets and the operations this morning. Starting with a long-running headache for producers: feral swine. The Economic Times is reporting that what began more than a century ago as sport hunting continues to complicate life on farms across the country. […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, August 27, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, August 27, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Texas A&M has brought on new expertise in swine nutrition and meat systems, according to National Hog Farmer. The university’s additions are aimed at strengthening research and education across production practices and product development. The hires expand capacity in areas critical […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, August 26, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. Researchers are working to map where disease-carrying ticks live and breed to get ahead of African swine fever spread, according to Phys.org. The effort focuses on understanding tick habitat patterns so producers and regulators can better predict where ASF risk might […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, August 25, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — let’s dig in. Great Britain’s rolling out a new swine fever prevention strategy, according to Vet Times. The plan aims to tighten biosecurity measures across herds and improve disease surveillance across the country. Producers there will see updated guidance on farm access protocols, feed sourcing, and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, August 23, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, August 23, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Michigan State Fair organizers are tightening livestock health protocols after confirming a swine flu case at the fairgrounds. According to WKAR, the fair has ramped up precautions across all livestock barns to contain potential spread during the event. Exhibitors and visitors […]