BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, August 4, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting on the poultry side, Meatingplace is reporting that artificial intelligence tools are showing real promise for detecting Salmonella faster in processing facilities. The technology works by analyzing images and data patterns at speeds that outpace traditional lab methods, catching contamination […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, August 3, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, August 3, 2026—let’s dig into what’s moving the needle for you this week. First up on the poultry side: Food Safety Magazine is reporting on a study that’s narrowed down exactly how to wash transport cages and knock down Salmonella contamination. Researchers tested different water temperatures, chemical concentrations, and wash […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, August 2, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, August 2, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. Starting on the swine side, National Hog Farmer is reporting that producers across the country are doubling down on health protocols and biosecurity measures heading into the fall season. Operations are ramping up investments in vaccination programs, feed additives, and facility […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, August 1, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, August 1, 2026 — let’s get right into it. New research is reshaping how the swine industry thinks about feed biosecurity. According to Feedstuffs, scientists are uncovering fresh strategies to prevent disease transmission through feed and feed ingredients — a critical vulnerability in herd health that’s often overlooked compared to […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, July 31, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, July 31, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the needle for you this week. Starting on the nutrition front, Food Agribusiness is reporting that pig producers are putting feed strategy front and center as a cornerstone of herd resilience. The focus is shifting toward how diet composition directly supports […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, July 30, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, July 30, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The USDA is putting money on the table to help producers fight feral swine damage, according to RFD-TV. The department’s making funding available to states dealing with the destruction these wild pigs cause to crops, infrastructure, and livestock operations. It’s a […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, July 29, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. The Swine Health Information Center and Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research have jointly funded six new research projects aimed at strengthening disease preparedness across the swine industry, National Hog Farmer is reporting. The SHIC and FFAR partnership will support work […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, July 28, 2026
# BioSec Bob — Tuesday, July 28, 2026 BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — got a busy morning ahead. Starting on the poultry side with a significant food safety alert. A Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened nearly 100 people across 17 states, according to WTVC. The outbreak prompted a […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, July 27, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, July 27, 2026 — let’s get right into it. A new study picked up by Food Agribusiness is raising red flags about multidrug-resistant Salmonella showing up in broiler flocks. Researchers found strains that don’t respond to multiple antibiotic classes, which means fewer treatment options if an outbreak hits your operation. […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, July 26, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, July 26, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the needle this week. Starting on the swine side: the USDA’s making real money available for feral swine control. Kauai Now is reporting that $35 million in federal funding is being opened up to partnerships across several states to tackle feral […]