BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, May 1, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, May 1, 2026 — let’s get right into it. First up this morning, we’ve got confirmation of pseudorabies in commercial swine herds in Iowa and Texas. Meatingplace is reporting this marks the first confirmed cases in commercial operations since 2004. The USDA has officially verified the outbreak, and Iowa Secretary […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, April 30, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, April 30, 2026 — let’s dig in. Starting on the swine side this morning, Mirage News is reporting that veterinary experts are sounding an alarm over what they’re calling a hidden crisis in pig farming — one that’s not making headlines but costs producers real money. The issue centers on […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, April 29, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, April 29, 2026—let’s get right into it. The CDC is warning of a new salmonella outbreak connected to backyard poultry operations. CBS19 is reporting that the agency has confirmed cases of salmonella linked to contact with birds kept in home settings. The outbreak highlights an ongoing concern for producers and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, April 28, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The CDC is investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak connected to backyard poultry, with cases confirmed across 13 states according to WMUR. The investigation is still active and authorities are working to identify the source and extent of the problem. Backyard flocks […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, April 27, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, April 27, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The CDC is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to backyard chickens, according to MyChesCo. The outbreak spans thirteen states and has sickened at least seventy-one people so far. Investigators have confirmed that contact with live poultry, particularly backyard flocks, is […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, April 26, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, April 26, 2026—let’s get right into it. Starting on the swine side, Lancaster Farming is reporting that pig farmers are positioned for a profitable year despite rising input costs. The economics are holding up because hog prices have remained relatively strong, offsetting the pressure producers are feeling at the feed […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, April 25, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, April 25, 2026—let’s get right into it. Starting with a health alert on the poultry side. Food Poison Journal is reporting that antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is being linked to backyard poultry operations. Researchers have identified strains of the bacteria that don’t respond to common antimicrobial treatments, and backyard flocks are showing […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, April 24, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, April 24, 2026 — let’s get right into it. On the swine side, biosecurity’s getting serious attention as African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease remain on producers’ radar. According to OFM News, both ASF and FMD continue to represent real threats to the U.S. pork herd, and the emphasis from […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, April 23, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, April 23, 2026 — let’s get straight to work. We’re starting on the poultry side where the Ag Information Network of the West is reporting a bird flu case has triggered a rapid response in South Georgia. State and federal officials are mobilizing containment efforts in the affected area. The […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, April 22, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting with swine, Pork Business is reporting that Dynamic Pig Health is making significant changes to industry standards and protocols. The company’s new approach to health management and disease prevention is reshaping how producers think about herd protocols and biosecurity measures. […]