BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 — let’s get right into it.
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research announced a new rapid funding initiative this morning aimed at exploring disease-resistant poultry genetics as a long-term strategy against avian influenza. According to Morning Ag Clips, FFAR is backing research into breeding birds with natural resistance to HPAI, recognizing that vaccination and biosecurity alone won’t solve the recurring bird flu pressure producers face. The funding targets fundamental genetic work that could reshape flock immunity over time.
On the swine side, Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network is reporting on developments in vaccination delivery without traditional needle injection. Researchers are testing needle-free methods that could reduce stress on animals and streamline farm protocols. The approach still gets full immunization coverage but eliminates some of the handling challenges producers deal with during mass vaccination events.
Shifting to food safety oversight, the FSIS announced a pilot project this morning focused on measuring Salmonella levels directly in raw poultry products. Quality Assurance & Food Safety reports the agency will collect baseline data on contamination rates across different processing facilities and bird types. The pilot aims to inform future regulatory standards and help processors understand where intervention points are most effective.
On the disease tracking front, WATTPoultry.com is reporting the United States completed the entire month of June without detecting a single HPAI case in commercial poultry flocks. That’s the first full month without detection since the current outbreak cycle began. The streak holds as birds move into summer, though surveillance remains constant across all regions.
Internationally, foot-and-mouth disease on the Greek island of Lesvos has now confirmed cases in swine herds alongside the larger outbreak in sheep and goats, according to FoodAgribusiness World. The FMD strain is spreading across multiple species on the island, with pigs joining the affected livestock list. The development raises containment questions for any producers watching Mediterranean trade patterns.
And finally, authorities in Nagaland, India have imposed temporary movement restrictions in the village of Akuluto following a suspected African swine fever case, Northeast Today reports. The restrictions are meant to contain potential spread while samples are being confirmed. The case underscores how ASF continues to move unpredictably across regions where surveillance is less established.
Keep your biosecurity data close — these are the months when vigilance pays dividends.