BioSec Bob here on Monday, April 20, 2026 — let’s get right into it.
A U.S. firm is taking a close look at expanding pork production in Guyana, according to Demerara Waves Online News. The company is examining ways to boost the country’s hog output while bringing operations into line with international standards for biosecurity and animal welfare. Guyana’s pork sector is relatively small, but the assessment suggests there’s interest in developing it further with support from outside investment and expertise. The details on timeline and scope aren’t finalized yet, but it’s worth watching if this moves toward actual partnership.
Over in Taiwan, there’s some good news on the disease front. Taiwan News is reporting that the country has regained its African swine fever-free status after previously losing it. That’s a significant milestone for their export market access and herd confidence, especially given how ASF has ravaged operations across Asia over the past several years. The recovery reflects what Taiwan says was a comprehensive control effort, though specifics on how they cleared the virus from their population weren’t detailed in the report.
Shifting to poultry equipment, Kemin has rolled out what they’re calling the EDIE Generation 2 application system, according to High Plains Journal. The system is designed for delivering their products in poultry operations, though the exact mechanics and advantages over the first generation weren’t spelled out in the announcement. It’s the kind of incremental innovation that tends to improve efficiency on farms if adoption picks up.
There’s an educational opportunity coming up for swine producers concerned about African swine fever. Pig World is promoting a webinar called Pigs Tomorrow focused on preparing for and preventing ASF. With the disease still circulating internationally and trade pressures ongoing, that kind of dedicated prep work seems to be what producers are looking for right now.
On the poultry disease side, Farm Progress is reporting that avian flu is a mounting concern in Indiana right now. The state’s poultry operations are on alert, and the threat’s real enough that it’s getting specific regional coverage. Indiana’s a significant chicken and turkey state, so any flu activity there gets immediate attention from producers nationwide.
Finally, the European Union is working up a regulatory framework for African swine fever vaccination, and Новини аграрного бізнесу — that’s Ukrainian agricultural news — is examining what that means for Ukraine. The EU framework could open doors for vaccination as a control tool, but it’ll also set standards Ukraine would need to meet if it wants to participate. That’s especially relevant for Ukraine given ASF’s persistent hold on their herd and their export ambitions.
Keep your biosecurity measures sharp — it’s a fluid week for disease news.