BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, July 3, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, July 3, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network is covering efforts to strengthen swine herd health through targeted feed additives. Producers in Iowa are looking at nutrition-based strategies to support immune function and reduce disease pressure in finishing and breeding operations. The specifics of which […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, July 2, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, July 2, 2026 — let’s dig into what matters to your operation this morning. Starting with disease readiness, National Hog Farmer is laying out three essential steps for pork producers to strengthen their foreign animal disease preparedness right now. The focus is on moving beyond reactive response — producers need […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, July 1, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting on the swine side, National Hog Farmer is reporting that research has identified clear connections between gut health interventions and measurable performance gains in finishing pigs. The study tracked how specific dietary and management approaches that support intestinal function translate […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, June 30, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — let’s dig into it. Starting with feed economics for your grow-finish operations. The Pig Site is reporting that digestible nutrient content in soybean meal is directly tied to profitability in grow-finish swine. Higher digestibility means better feed conversion efficiency, which translates straight to the bottom line. […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, June 29, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, June 29, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting on the poultry side: the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has launched a pilot program to test new Salmonella control strategies at raw poultry processing plants. According to Food Safety Magazine, FSIS is working directly with select establishments to […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, June 28, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, June 28, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the markets and the barns this morning. Starting with a health alert from veterinary experts making rounds through poultry circles. Business Standard is reporting that bird flu remains deadly not just for backyard flocks but also for cats that come into […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, June 27, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, June 27, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Nebraska Public Media is reporting that hog producers in Nebraska could soon have access to a faster, safer influenza vaccine. Researchers have been working on an improved formulation that would reduce both the time required for development and the safety concerns […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, June 26, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, June 26, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting on the disease watch this morning: pig333 is reporting that researchers in Denmark have identified a new porcine parvovirus. The virus was detected in samples from affected animals, marking the first identification of this particular strain in the country. Danish […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, June 25, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving markets and barns this morning. National Hog Farmer is reporting that producers working the wean-finish phase are seeing real gains by tightening up data collection on animal performance alongside disease monitoring protocols. The piece highlights how farms tracking individual pig weight […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, June 24, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the needle today. The National Swine Health Advisory Group has released an early action plan, according to Meatingplace, laying out concrete steps producers and the industry need to take to stay ahead of disease threats. The plan outlines specific protocols for […]