Tag: chicken
New cases of virulent Newcastle disease confirmed in California
USDA confirmed five additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California.
9 basic considerations for backyard poultry
Think you might be interested in raising a small flock of chickens? Here are some basic considerations for backyard and small-scale producers.
How to set up a brooder for baby chicks
Until they are fully feathered, baby chicks require special care. A quality brooder can optimize growth and ensure good health for your hatchlings.
Farm and Dairy’s top web stories in 2017
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How to prepare backyard chickens for winter
Backyard chickens need safe, healthy environments to survive cold weather. There are several ways you can make winter a little easier on your flock.
Breeding resistant chickens for improved food safety
A new test developed by USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists in College Station, Texas, could make it easier to breed pathogen-resistant chickens.
Broiler chicken industry announces welfare program
The National Chicken Council has rolled out a set of industry-wide standards for broiler chicken welfare — the “Chicken Guarantees.”
11 safety tips for handling backyard chickens
Safe handling practices with backyard chickens are the key to avoiding Salmonella infection, which may cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.
How to raise backyard chickens
Backyard chickens can be a great addition to your backyard, but proper care is a must.
Now there’s meat from a lab, not a cow
Cultured meat is being produced in a laboratory through cell replication, grown in vats much like the equipment used in breweries.
