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. Eurasian wild boar imported by U.S. hunters starting in the 1900s have since gone feral, and today’s population threatens agricultural operations and wildlife. The scale of the problem keeps growing, and containment remains difficult. Producers in affected regions continue to deal with crop damage, feed loss, and disease transmission risk.
Shifting focus to disease prevention architecture — pig333 is covering a broader push toward One Health investment to strengthen global disease prevention systems. The recognition that human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected is driving funding and coordination efforts on the international level. For U.S. swine producers, stronger surveillance and response capacity abroad can mean earlier detection and faster containment of threats before they reach domestic herds.
Down in Louisiana, the Shreveport Times is documenting rapid growth in the wild hog population. Numbers are climbing faster than management efforts can keep pace, and the state’s feral swine challenge is intensifying. Agricultural damage and ecosystem disruption continue to mount across Louisiana’s parishes.
On the African front, there’s some relief to report. According to 3tres3, Uganda has lifted a pig quarantine in Kalangala after successfully containing African swine fever. The quarantine had restricted movement and trade, but improved disease management allowed authorities to restore normal operations in the region.
Turning to herd management — if you’re thinking about sow longevity and mortality metrics, foodagribusiness.world has word that a webinar on sow mortality, longevity, and productivity is coming soon. That’s one to watch if you’re looking at your breeding program’s efficiency and retention.
Finally, on the continental side, National Hog Farmer is reporting that Canada is gaining ground as U.S. swine inventory stagnates. Herd expansion north of the border is outpacing domestic growth, shifting some competitive dynamics in the North American market.
Keep an eye on those feral swine reports — they’re not slowing down.