BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, August 13, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, August 13, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the needle today. We start in Michigan, where swine flu has shown up at the Kent County Youth Fair, and it’s not just the pigs that are sick. According to the Detroit Free Press and FOX 17 West Michigan News, people […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. Health officials in Michigan are urging fair visitors to watch for symptoms after swine flu was detected among pigs at the Kent County Youth Fair. Fox 17 Online is reporting that anyone who had contact with the animals should monitor themselves […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The USDA is moving forward with details on a new Feral Swine Eradication and Control Program aimed at containing damage across the Southeast, according to Southeast AgNET. The agency is laying out specifics on how producers and landowners can participate in […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, August 10, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, August 10, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Farm Progress is reporting that U.S. pork exports are positioned for a rebound following the lift of a pseudorabies-related ban that had restricted shipments. The disease control measures that prompted the export restrictions have been resolved, opening doors that had been […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, August 9, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, August 9, 2026—let’s get right into it. On the poultry side, smart camera technology is giving producers a sharper look at what’s really happening in the barn. According to foodagribusiness.world, AI-equipped cameras are now tracking broiler behavior and stress responses with new precision, particularly when heat stress hits. The systems […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, August 8, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, August 8, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The USDA’s committing thirty-five million dollars to feral swine control programs across the country, according to Feed Strategy. The funding will go toward removal operations, research, and management initiatives to reduce the population and damage caused by feral pigs on agricultural […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, August 7, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, August 7, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the needle this morning. The USDA’s putting $35 million toward feral swine control across the country. According to pig333, the funding will support removal operations, research, and prevention work in states where feral populations are causing real damage to agriculture and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, August 6, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, August 6, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Farm Progress is reporting that pseudorabies has been detected in a swine herd in Iowa, marking the first confirmed case in the state in 22 years. The discovery comes after Iowa had maintained pseudorabies-free status since 2004, when the last infection […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, August 5, 2026
# BioSec Bob’s Daily Briefing ## Wednesday, August 5, 2026 BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 — let’s get straight to the swine side first. National Hog Farmer is reporting on a tool that could help you spot trouble before it starts. Researchers have developed a model to predict nursery mortality by looking […]
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 […]