Tag: poultry
USDA confirms virulent Newcastle disease in backyard chicken flock
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed another case of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens in California.
Livestock farms under scrutiny
Every livestock farmer needs to do the right thing and exceed minimum environmental standards. The public is watching.
Contract chickens, get an inside look
Nate and Hannah Malmsberry were planning for contract chickens before they said, I do. Along with 300 growers across Ohio, they manage every flock detail.
Ohio Poultry Association honors excellence
The Ohio Poultry Association presented its top awards at the annual banquet.
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.
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.
How will climate change impact animal ag in Northeast?
Nutrient management and disease are expected to be complicated by warmer, wetter conditions. An increase in hot days will challenge some and benefit others.
Penn State researching new housing for chickens
Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will help farmers convert from traditional caged housing to noncaged systems.
