BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — let’s get straight to it.
Texas A&M has released a new fact sheet targeting swine producers on screwworm prevention and management, according to The Pig Site. The resource covers identification, treatment protocols, and biosecurity measures specific to swine operations. Screwworm is a parasitic pest that infests open wounds and can spread rapidly through a herd if not caught early. The fact sheet comes as a practical guide for producers looking to strengthen their disease monitoring and response protocols on farm.
Turning to the broader conversation in the swine sector, Brownfield Ag News is reporting that swine disease and herd health dominated the discussion floor at the World Pork Expo. Producers and industry experts spent considerable time focused on emerging threats and management strategies, signaling that disease control remains top of mind across operations of all sizes.
On the screwworm front specifically, 3tres3.com is reporting that a new world screwworm has been detected in the United States. The discovery marks a significant development for swine and livestock producers nationwide, particularly those operating in regions where the pest hasn’t previously established. The detection underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring and rapid reporting protocols at the farm level.
Despite trade restrictions related to PRV — porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome — National Hog Farmer is reporting a sense of optimism among producers at the World Pork Expo. Attendees expressed confidence in herd management practices and emerging research into disease control, even as trade barriers remain in place for affected regions.
Speaking of PRRS, Farms.com has published a detailed look at managing the disease on farm, describing it as a farmer’s worst nightmare due to its impact on herd performance, mortality, and feed efficiency. The piece walks through the clinical signs, transmission routes, and management strategies producers can deploy to minimize losses when infection occurs.
Up north, British Columbia is strengthening its poultry farm disease defense infrastructure, according to Farms.com. The province has implemented enhanced biosecurity protocols and monitoring systems to protect its poultry operations from emerging threats.
Stay sharp out there — disease monitoring doesn’t take a day off.