BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, October 25, 2026

BioSec Bob here on Sunday, October 25, 2026 — let’s get straight to it.
The bird flu outbreak continues its relentless march across the country. The Independent is reporting that nearly one million chickens have been depopulated at a single egg farm as the nation’s largest avian influenza outbreak on record keeps expanding. That’s one facility. The scale of this event is historic, and flocks across multiple states remain under heightened biosecurity protocols.
Over on the swine side, South Dakota State University hosted its annual Swine Day this week, and according to High Plains Journal, the event brought together producers and researchers to discuss current production challenges and emerging science. The program covered nutrition, genetics, and herd health topics relevant to operations across the Northern Plains and beyond.
Back to poultry — Wisconsin’s bird flu count climbed again. DrydenWire.com reports that avian influenza was confirmed in a poultry flock in Barron County, marking the eighth confirmed case in Wisconsin this year. State veterinary officials are working with the affected operation on containment and depopulation protocols.
International pork markets are feeling pressure too. According to UA.NEWS, Ukraine is bracing for a significant pork shortage driven by African swine fever losses. The disease has reduced breeding stock and market supplies, creating uncertainty for Ukrainian producers and potentially shifting regional trade dynamics.
In North Carolina, transparency on industrial poultry operations is shifting. Inside Climate News reports that the locations of the state’s industrial poultry farms, previously kept confidential by the state, are now being publicly disclosed. The move comes after years of public records requests and reflects growing pressure for operational transparency in high-density production areas.
Keep your biosecurity checklist handy — it’s a critical week ahead.