BioSec Bob here on Sunday, June 28, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the markets and the barns this morning.
Starting with a health alert from veterinary experts making rounds through poultry circles. Business Standard is reporting that bird flu remains deadly not just for backyard flocks but also for cats that come into contact with infected birds. The warning underscores real risk for mixed operations and rural properties where outdoor exposure happens. Backyard producers especially need to stay vigilant about biosecurity around their smaller flocks and any pets that roam property.
Over on the swine side, the Philippines is making a significant move. Feed Strategy is reporting that the country’s preparing for commercial African swine fever vaccination programs. This marks a shift in how producers there are planning to manage ASF going forward, moving past purely restrictive measures toward a vaccination strategy that could reshape herd health protocols in Southeast Asia.
But even as new tools emerge, disease movement continues to create real barriers. Inquirer.net is reporting that Negros Oriental province has implemented a ban on hogs and pork products originating from areas already hit by ASF. The province is essentially closing its doors to outside swine and pork to protect its own herds — a regional containment effort that reflects how serious the disease threat remains in the Philippines.
Now to a consumer safety issue hitting poultry producers in nine U.S. states. Simply Recipes is reporting that the USDA has warned about chicken breast products containing a hidden allergen. The affected products span multiple states, which means retailers and producers are working through recalls and traceability issues. That’s going to ripple through supply chains this week.
Shifting to longer-term genetics work, the High Plains Journal is covering research into gene-edited chickens that may offer resistance to avian influenza. The science is advancing on poultry that could resist the very disease that’s defined biosecurity protocol for years. That’s early-stage but worth watching as it develops.
And overseas, Mongabay is reporting that an extreme heat wave in France has killed hundreds of thousands of poultry. European producers are dealing with massive mortality from the weather event, which will affect global poultry markets and prices in the weeks ahead.
Check your protocols and watch your birds — it’s a busy disease season.