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BioSec Bob here on Sunday, September 13, 2026 — let's dig into what's moving the needle this week.

On the poultry vaccine front, IndexBox is reporting that the global Salmonella control vaccines market is forecast to grow substantially through 2035, with poultry producers driving the bulk of that demand. The market's expansion reflects sustained focus on food safety and biosecurity across the industry, particularly as major producers worldwide look to reduce Salmonella contamination in flocks and along the supply chain. That uptick in vaccine adoption speaks to how seriously the sector is taking preventive health protocols.

Shifting overseas, African swine fever continues to tighten its grip in East Africa. People Daily is reporting that swine fever has killed 1,470 pigs in Kiambu County, Kenya, with the outbreak now confirmed across six counties in the region. The rapid spread underscores how quickly the disease can move through vulnerable populations, and Kenya's producers are watching closely as quarantine measures expand.

The Kenyan government's response is drawing scrutiny from within. Citizen Digital reports that Kiambu County's government is defending its ongoing piglet distribution programme even as the African swine fever outbreak accelerates. Officials argue the programme is essential for food security, though producers in affected areas are understandably concerned about disease introduction through restocking efforts.

Crossing the Atlantic now — avian influenza has returned to Canadian poultry operations. WATTPoultry.com confirms detection of the virus in commercial flocks, marking a new seasonal cycle for producers north of the border. The reemergence comes after periods of relative quiet and signals that year-round vigilance remains essential for any operation in regions where the disease circulates.

Over in Europe, African swine fever resurgence is reshaping public land use. The Olive Press News Spain reports that a public park bordering Barcelona will remain closed for at least three months as cases of African swine fever return to the area. The closure reflects the stringency of containment protocols in regions where the disease has established footholds and where wild boar populations can harbor and spread the virus.

On a lighter note, Peak Beak is crafting sustainable poultry nutrition products using high-calcium black soldier fly larvae as feed treats, according to Pet Age. The move taps into growing interest in alternative protein sources that reduce feed costs and environmental footprint while meeting birds' calcium requirements.

Keep your biosecurity protocols locked down — disease doesn't take weekends.