BioSec Bob here on Monday, October 12, 2026—let’s get right into it.
Starting with the bird side this morning. Farmers Guide is reporting that poultry keepers are being urged to take advantage of funded biosecurity reviews as avian influenza risk continues climbing. The funding covers expert assessments of your operation’s biosecurity protocols, identifying gaps where the virus could gain entry. With bird flu activity ramping up seasonally, producers who haven’t had a recent professional review should act now while the support’s available—waiting until outbreak pressure peaks won’t help you.
Over to trade matters affecting your export markets. Global Agriculture reports the European Union has halted poultry imports from six specific zones across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States due to avian influenza concerns. The EU isn’t blocking all North American poultry—the restrictions apply to designated regions where the virus has been detected. If you’re selling into European channels or competing against imports, this’ll shape market dynamics through at least the near term.
On the disease timing front, the Magnolia Reporter is looking at what producers need to know about host-adapted avian influenza. The piece breaks down seasonal patterns and transmission windows specific to poultry operations, with the point being that understanding when and how the virus typically establishes itself in flocks helps you prepare preventive measures well ahead of peak risk periods. It’s about reading the calendar and building your defenses before the pressure hits.
Now for feed formulation. All about Feed is covering the return of processed animal proteins to poultry and swine diets. After years of restriction and caution following earlier disease outbreaks, producers and nutritionists are reintroducing these protein sources as rendering standards have tightened and safety protocols have evolved. The cost advantage is real—processed animal proteins deliver nutrient density at a price point that matters in tight margin environments.
Shifting to the swine side, All about Feed is also reporting that Mexico’s position in global pork trade is strengthening relative to China. The shift stems from African swine fever’s ongoing impact on China’s herd and Mexico’s simultaneous recovery and production gains. Mexico’s becoming a more reliable supplier to key markets, and that’s reshaping buyer relationships and contract flows in ways that’ll ripple through the export calendar for years.
Keep your biosecurity reviews current and your market intelligence sharp.