Bird flu continues to spread quickly through the U.S. farm system because that system is inherently a viral playground.

Now, though, antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a growing problem. The issue has been well-reported in humans; infections such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) are often called ...

New research suggests that a class of antibiotics commonly used in poultry and other food-producing animals, but not in ...

Citizens opposed to the 60 chicken house poultry operation currently under development on U.S. Highway 441 South in Coffee ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering a potential plan to vaccinate poultry against bird flu for the first time ...

Clemson University research team finds effective, natural alternatives to using antibiotics in the poultry industry by ...

Bird flu devastated this duck farm — now it’s making a comeback - Doug Corwin worries he won't be able to weather another ...

Dr Beatriz Cosendey is an associate researcher at the Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable Development and a postdoctoral fellow in the Eastern Amazon Program for Biodiversity Research at the Museu ...

A local animal rights group is taking its case to the people with a new billboard depicting an activist who is facing prison for removing chickens from a Petaluma poultry farm.

Litter, the bedding used in chicken coops, provides comfort and insulation, and plays a vital role in maintaining intestinal health. Poor litter conditions can quickly lead to the proliferation of ...

Polish chicken size. Polish chickens are similar to Leghorns in size. They’re small, about 12 to 15 inches tall. Roosters weigh around 6 pounds, and hens weigh about 4.5 pounds.