BioSec Bob here on Sunday, June 21, 2026 — let’s get right into it.
Western Australia’s poultry producers are dealing with confirmed H5 bird flu near Esperance, according to The West Australian. The deadly strain has been detected in the region, putting the state’s poultry industry on high alert as biosecurity measures tighten and producers assess exposure risk across their operations.
Over in Pennsylvania, Bell & Evans is moving forward with significant infrastructure expansion, WATTPoultry.com is reporting. The company’s proposing both a feed mill relocation and the addition of another hatchery facility to support growing production capacity.
Switching to regulatory matters — Ohio’s department of agriculture is investigating poultry disposal practices after a video circulated out of Logan County sparked public concern, according to Peak of Ohio. State officials are reviewing the handling and disposal methods involved.
On the climate front, Daily Monitor is examining how changing weather patterns are reshaping poultry farming operations. Shifting temperature ranges, altered precipitation cycles, and weather volatility are forcing producers to adapt housing, feed strategies, and management practices to protect flock health and productivity.
Good news on the export side — US turkey export values have hit a record through the first four months of 2026, WATTPoultry.com reports. Strong international demand is driving sales growth and lifting producer returns.
Finally, Australia’s broader poultry industry is bracing for broader fallout now that bird flu’s been detected on the mainland, 7NEWS is reporting. The discovery is expected to trigger quarantine protocols, trade restrictions, and operational adjustments across the country’s poultry sector.
Keep your bird health protocols locked down — these are moving weeks for the poultry side.