BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, May 15, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, May 15, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Mexico has halted imports of certain US pork products over pseudorabies virus concerns, according to The Pig Site. The move affects specific shipments while Mexican authorities assess the disease risk. Pseudorabies, also known as Aujeszky’s disease, is a reportable pathogen in […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, May 14, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, May 14, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. Mexico and Canada have both imposed restrictions on certain U.S. pork imports following confirmed pseudorabies cases, according to AGDAILY. The two countries are limiting shipments from affected regions while U.S. authorities work to contain the disease. Pseudorabies, also called Aujeszky’s disease, […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, May 13, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. We’re starting this morning with serious news out of the hog sector. Pseudorabies has been confirmed in a U.S. swine herd, and agronews.com is reporting producers need to understand what’s at stake. This is a viral disease that causes fever, neurological […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, May 12, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. First up: pseudorabies has been confirmed in a U.S. swine herd, and the trade response is already underway. According to Meatingplace, Mexico and Canada have now specified which American pork products they’re restricting in response to the outbreak. The specifics matter […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, May 11, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, May 11, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the needle for you today. Starting with some disease intel from the swine side. Farm Progress is reporting that pseudorabies is making a comeback in the hog industry after years of relative quiet. The virus — which causes fever, neurological signs, […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, May 10, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, May 10, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the markets and the barns this morning. Starting in Iowa, where state pork officials are taking a measured stance after the detection of pseudorabies on a single farm. Brownfield Ag News is reporting the find marked the first case in Iowa […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, May 9, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, May 9, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Times-Citizen Communications is reporting that pseudorabies has been detected at a hog farm in Hardin County, Iowa. The discovery marks an active case of the virus in the state’s swine herds. Pseudorabies, also called Aujeszky’s disease, spreads through direct contact and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, May 8, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, May 8, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. The American Veterinary Medical Association is reporting pseudorabies has been detected in commercial swine herds for the first time in nearly twenty years. The Kossuth County Advance confirms a case in Iowa, marking a significant break in what had been a […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, May 7, 2026
BioSec Bob here Thursday, May 7, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting with summer prep, and Feedstuffs is reporting on what swine producers need to do now to keep barns running efficiently when the heat hits. Ventilation adjustments and cooling strategies matter more than most people realize — getting ahead of humidity and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, May 6, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, May 6, 2026—let’s dig into what’s moving the markets this morning. We’re leading with pseudorabies in Iowa. Farm Progress is reporting that a swine herd in the state has tested positive for PRV—that’s the first detection in Iowa in 22 years. The discovery’s already sparked a swift industry response, with […]