A law firm is investigating an Alabama poultry processing company for laying off 165 people without adequate notice to employees or the state.
Chicago-based Strauss Borelli PLLC, a class action law firm, is investigating AlaTrade Foods for the late March...
A new study shows chicken fertility rates in U.S. broiler eggs could decline to approximately 60% by 2050. That decline could lead to chicken production issues and higher costs for consumers.
The study, “How concerned should we be about broiler...
When University of California San Francisco (UCSF) officials were contracted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct research on line speeds at pork and poultry processing facilities, they knew exactly who to ask for additional support: researchers...
The organic poultry market has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, driven by a combination of factors that reflect a broader shift in consumer attitudes toward food. As awareness about the environmental and health benefits of organic farming...
Despite their seasonal appeal, baby chicks and ducklings pose significant health risks as Easter gifts, particularly for young children.
Children who handle, snuggle, or keep poultry inside homes face increased exposure to Salmonella bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Backyard poultry keeping is gaining popularity across Ohio as more residents discover the benefits of raising chickens.
Whether for a fresh supply of eggs, the fun of caring for animals or the satisfaction of growing their own food, many are...
Poultry Litter Moisture: In Control or Out of Control?
You can have too much of a good thing. Yes, poultry litter needs moisture for optimal functionality, but too much can cause problems. Yes, built-up litter should be managed to control...
China has detected three more H9N2 avian flu cases, which involved two children and one adult from three different provinces, according to a weekly avian flu update from Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP).
The virus is known to...
The Editors-in-Chief of Poultry Science, The Journal of Applied Poultry Research, and European Poultry Science joined a global coalition of animal science journal editors to reaffirm the core values and responsibilities of society-owned research journals in response to the...
Growing up in Exton, Pennsylvania, Dana Bubka didn’t have any family members with a veterinary or agricultural background, and she had not even held a chicken before starting college at the University of Georgia. But she has been committed...