BioSec Industry Briefing — March 25, 2026
South Korea culled 150,000 pigs this week after finding ASF virus in feed, a reminder that feed remains a viable transmission route even in countries with strong biosecurity infrastructure. The outbreak underscores why feed mill audits and supplier verification matter—contamination…
BioSec Industry Briefing — March 24, 2026
Spring temperatures are climbing across major swine-producing regions, bringing renewed attention to a persistent industry challenge that compromises both operational efficiency and animal welfare: heat stress. When ambient temperatures exceed comfort zones, sows experience immediate physiological responses that ripple through breeding programs. Feed intake drops as animals attempt to regulate body temperature, creating a cycle […]
Intervacc announces breakthrough protection against S. suis in piglets
Intervacc AB is first in the world to show that piglets were protected against the virulent and severe disease-causing S. suis Sequence Types 1 and 16.
New safeguards for meat in the EU–Mercosur agreement
Regulation (EU) 2026/687 protects the European meat sector with safeguard measures against Mercosur imports.
Panama closes 2025 with record in pig processing
The increase in imports strengthened the domestic supply of pork throughout the year, thus contributing to the increase in apparent consumption.
The future of profitability in swine production: investment
Cost-cutting alone is rarely a sustainable path to profit.
Why AI Is Becoming Essential in Protein Production | Ben Allen, CEO of BinSentry
In this conversation, Ben Allen, CEO of BinSentry, discusses why artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a strategic priority across the global protein industry. AI is no longer a future concept—it…
National Turkey Federation joins global poultry council
The group will bring the US turkey industry’s perspective to the International Poultry Council.
Dr. Joe Connor Honored with AASV Foundation Heritage Award
One of the most respected and influential figures in swine veterinary medicine, Joseph Connor, has been awarded the prestigious Heritage Award by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation. The…
Germany and South Africa discuss deals on ASF and FMD
Germany and South Africa aim to reduce trade restrictions around African Swine Fever (ASF) and aim to cooperate in the fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). Germany’s leading agricultural title Top…