BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, June 14, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, June 14, 2026 — let’s get right into it. On the poultry front this morning, NBC Boston is reporting that 445 birds have been euthanized after avian flu was detected at a live bird market in Providence, Rhode Island. The birds were culled following confirmation of the virus at the […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, June 13, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, June 13, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting with summer heat and what it’s doing to your pig performance. Brownfield Ag News is reporting that heat-stressed pigs eat less feed and their growth slows noticeably during hot weather. When pigs can’t cool themselves effectively, their feed intake drops […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, June 12, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, June 12, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. Feed Strategy is laying out five critical reasons the pork industry can’t afford to ignore African swine fever. ASF remains one of the most devastating diseases a swine operation can face, and the threat hasn’t diminished. The virus spreads rapidly through […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, June 11, 2026—let’s dig into what’s moving the needle for you this morning. National Hog Farmer is reporting on a study that’s identified some real weaknesses in how swine get transported across the country. Researchers found biosecurity gaps during loading, transport, and unloading operations that could create windows for disease […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, June 10, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 — let’s dive straight in. Pork Business is reporting that New World screwworm continues to spread across swine operations, and producers need to be ready. The parasitic fly lays eggs in open wounds on pigs, and the larvae burrow into living tissue causing serious infection and death […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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 […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, June 8, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, June 8, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Starting with the swine side, FarmWeekNow is reporting that disease threats dominated conversation at the World Pork Expo. Industry officials and producers gathered to address ongoing biosecurity challenges, with African Swine Fever and other pathogens topping the agenda. The expo showcased […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, June 7, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, June 7, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the needle for you this week. Starting on the disease front, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping up its game against New World screwworm, according to reporting from pig333. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has launched an […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, June 6, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, June 6, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The New World Screwworm has officially landed in Texas, and that’s got pork producers taking precautions. Pork Business is reporting the parasite has established itself in the state, triggering immediate response protocols across the swine sector. The screwworm infests open wounds […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, June 5, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, June 5, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Pig333, the pig to pork community, is reporting new images of mucohemorrhagic diarrhea circulating among producers this morning. The clinical photos are being shared across the industry as producers work to identify and document the condition in their herds. The images […]