BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, June 4, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, June 4, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The pork industry is raising alarms about New World Screwworm, according to Brownfield Ag News. The parasitic fly larva has historically been confined to Central and South America, but growing concern about potential spread into U.S. territory has producers watching closely. […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, June 3, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — let’s get right into it. First up on the swine side: Madison’s Country Q106 is reporting that certified swine sample collector training is now available for producers who want to be ready if disease strikes. The certification program teaches proper protocols for collecting samples that hold […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, June 2, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting on the swine side this morning, researchers are putting artificial intelligence and gene sequencing to work on pig performance. According to Farms.com, Dr. Maria Walsh’s team is using transcriptomics — that’s analyzing gene expression in real time — combined with […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, June 1, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, June 1, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the needle this morning. National Hog Farmer is reporting on enteric health and its direct connection to pig performance on farm. The digestive system’s role in how pigs grow and convert feed has drawn fresh attention as producers look at what […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, May 31, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, May 31, 2026—let’s dig into what’s moving the markets this morning. Starting with a health alert on the poultry side. Food Poison Journal is reporting multiple Salmonella outbreaks tied to poultry products in 2026, alongside separate cases linked to oysters and moringa products. The outbreaks underscore ongoing food safety concerns […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, May 30, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, May 30, 2026 — let’s get right into it. First up on the swine side: National Hog Farmer is reporting that execution matters more than theory when it comes to biosecurity. Producers who have the protocols in place are seeing real results, but the gap between what farms document and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, May 29, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, May 29, 2026 — let’s dive right in. Starting with swine disease management this morning: CochraneNow is reporting on a webinar aimed at exploring disease prevention strategies across hog operations. The session will bring together producers and veterinary experts to discuss practical approaches to keeping herds healthy and reducing the […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, May 28, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, May 28, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The Swine Health Information Center released its second five-year review this week, measuring the organization’s impact on the U.S. swine herd. According to The Pig Site, the report covers work done from 2020 through 2025 and documents how SHIC’s research and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, May 27, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, May 27, 2026—let’s jump straight in. Researchers at the University of Kentucky are zeroing in on what they’re calling a hidden crisis in modern pig production. The Paducah Sun is reporting the team has identified a significant but often overlooked welfare challenge affecting swine herds across the country. The work […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, May 26, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the markets this morning. Starting with a multi-state alert: the Houston Chronicle is reporting that Texas is among several states dealing with salmonella outbreaks tied to both pets and poultry. The outbreak involves exposure across multiple contact points — backyard flocks […]