Farmer Health

Anyone can struggle with mental health issues – including farm employees. As farm operators and managers, supporting staff through tough times can have a positive effect for the employee, as well as the business. Asking is tough – but you...

When Peter Mangana’s crops were hit by drought over a decade ago, he felt depressed. He struggled to feed his family in Bhasikiti village in Mwenezi, southern Zimbabwe. The 49-year-old later realized that he was experiencing the effects of climate...

Big advantages to transform success for poultry and swine farmers in Latin America & globally. A new opportunity for poultry and swine farmers to dramatically improve production and sustainability at reduced cost was featured at the  Mexican Association of Animal...

The association between self-assessed cold threshold (CT) and thermal insulation of clothing (Icl) was analysed in 283 poultry workers in Thailand. The mean CT was 13.5 °C (range − 28–29) and the mean Icl was 1.23 clo (range 0.35–2.21). The adjusted...

Avian Influenza (AI), commonly known as bird flu, poses a significant threat not only to poultry populations but also to the workers who handle these birds daily. The importance of vaccination for poultry workers in the United States cannot...

Eggs are a staple in many diets around the world, known for their high protein content and versatility in cooking. However, the question of whether it is safe to consume eggs daily has been a topic of debate. According...