BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the swine and poultry markets this morning.
The USDA is confirming pseudorabies in swine herds in Iowa and Texas, according to KCII Radio. That’s two separate detections that have the industry’s attention right now. RFD-TV is reporting the cases have sparked a biosecurity push across U.S. swine operations, with producers tightening protocols in response to the threat. Farms.com confirms swine have tested positive for PRV, adding urgency to the conversation around herd protection and disease prevention on the farm level.
Over on the nutrition side, Farms.com is running a piece by Gustavo Lima on validating net energy in commercial swine systems. Lima’s work focuses on how producers can better understand energy availability in their feed programs — a technical piece that matters when you’re managing feed costs and growth performance in a tight margin environment.
Internationally, there’s real pressure mounting in South Africa. A PIC Africa interview with the CEO of SAPPO on 3tres3.com covers the current state of foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever outbreaks there. Both diseases remain a major export concern and biosecurity consideration for U.S. producers who track global disease trends.
Rounding out the swine side, Farms.com has a feature on seaweed-based solutions for natural performance in modern swine production. The piece explores how producers are experimenting with plant-based additives to support growth and immunity without relying solely on traditional supplements.
Keep your barn entrances locked and your paperwork tight — disease waits for no one.