BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, May 5, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 — let’s dig into what’s moving the swine and poultry markets this morning. The USDA is confirming pseudorabies in swine herds in Iowa and Texas, according to KCII Radio. That’s two separate detections that have the industry’s attention right now. RFD-TV is reporting the cases have sparked […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, May 4, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, May 4, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The USDA has confirmed pseudorabies in swine herds in both Iowa and Texas, according to foodmarket.com. The virus has been detected in commercial operations in both states, and the discovery’s coming at a time when producers are working to keep disease […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, May 3, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, May 3, 2026 — let’s get straight to it. A pseudorabies detection at an Iowa pig facility is drawing close attention from state agricultural officials this morning. According to the Des Moines Register, the virus was confirmed in swine at a production site in Iowa, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Saturday, May 2, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Saturday, May 2, 2026 — let’s get right into it. Iowa’s State Veterinarian has established a five-mile testing radius around confirmed pseudorabies cases in swine, according to Pork Business. The containment zone requires all farms within that perimeter to submit samples for diagnostic testing. The move comes as pseudorabies resurfaces in […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Friday, May 1, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Friday, May 1, 2026 — let’s get right into it. First up this morning, we’ve got confirmation of pseudorabies in commercial swine herds in Iowa and Texas. Meatingplace is reporting this marks the first confirmed cases in commercial operations since 2004. The USDA has officially verified the outbreak, and Iowa Secretary […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Thursday, April 30, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Thursday, April 30, 2026 — let’s dig in. Starting on the swine side this morning, Mirage News is reporting that veterinary experts are sounding an alarm over what they’re calling a hidden crisis in pig farming — one that’s not making headlines but costs producers real money. The issue centers on […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Wednesday, April 29, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Wednesday, April 29, 2026—let’s get right into it. The CDC is warning of a new salmonella outbreak connected to backyard poultry operations. CBS19 is reporting that the agency has confirmed cases of salmonella linked to contact with birds kept in home settings. The outbreak highlights an ongoing concern for producers and […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Tuesday, April 28, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The CDC is investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak connected to backyard poultry, with cases confirmed across 13 states according to WMUR. The investigation is still active and authorities are working to identify the source and extent of the problem. Backyard flocks […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Monday, April 27, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Monday, April 27, 2026 — let’s get right into it. The CDC is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to backyard chickens, according to MyChesCo. The outbreak spans thirteen states and has sickened at least seventy-one people so far. Investigators have confirmed that contact with live poultry, particularly backyard flocks, is […]
BioSec Industry Briefing — Sunday, April 26, 2026
BioSec Bob here on Sunday, April 26, 2026—let’s get right into it. Starting on the swine side, Lancaster Farming is reporting that pig farmers are positioned for a profitable year despite rising input costs. The economics are holding up because hog prices have remained relatively strong, offsetting the pressure producers are feeling at the feed […]