BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, October 24, 2026

BioSec Bob here on Saturday, October 24, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s happening across your operations.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is reminding poultry owners to stay alert for highly pathogenic avian influenza as fall migration patterns bring wild birds through the region. KDA’s message emphasizes biosecurity measures and rapid reporting of any sick or dead birds on your property. Producers should review flock access protocols and monitor for respiratory signs or sudden mortality.
On the swine nutrition front, TheLandOnline is reporting that grain quality at harvest has real consequences for pig performance months down the road. The way you store and handle corn and soybeans this fall directly impacts feed conversion and overall herd health through the coming year. Testing for moisture, mycotoxins, and foreign material before it goes into bins pays dividends long after the combine stops running.
Shifting to poultry health management, Lancaster Farming is covering strategies to strengthen gut health in your flocks. A healthy intestinal tract improves nutrient absorption and reduces susceptibility to disease, making it a foundation for better feed efficiency and bird performance. Producers are exploring dietary adjustments, targeted supplements, and management practices that support robust gut bacteria.
Over on the swine production side, Agri News reports that AP is launching FeedSense, a new monitoring system that tracks feed inventory in swine barns in real time. The technology alerts producers when supplies run low, helping prevent unexpected feed-outs that disrupt pig growth and performance. Integration with existing barn systems makes it a practical addition for operations managing multiple barns.
Gizmodo is flagging that a mutated strain of swine flu could complicate this winter’s human flu season in America. Public health officials are watching the variant closely because it shows some ability to infect people, though human-to-human transmission remains rare. The emergence adds another layer of attention for biosecurity on swine farms.
On the international front, Vietnam’s Can Tho province is tightening African swine fever prevention as outbreaks continue in the region. The province is strengthening monitoring and movement restrictions to contain spread. Global ASF pressure remains a reminder of why domestic biosecurity protocols matter.
Keep your protocols locked in — a lot moving right now.