Salmonella infections rose 92.4 per cent, from 66 patients in the first week of June to 127 by the fourth week. Read more at ...

There are several types of respiratory diseases that plague chickens. This article will discuss some of the more common diseases backyard chicken owners may encounter. Here is a breakdown of the ...

Broiler chickens, bred for rapid growth, accumulate more fat under chronic heat stress, which reduces meat quality and ...

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 ...

Recent research highlights carnosic acid, found in rosemary and sage, as a potential weapon against Alzheimer's. Scientists ...

What began as a hobby for Caleb and Danae Groff has helped the southern Lancaster County couple save some money after the ...

Skin Problems Low vitamin C causes dry, rough, and scaly skin. A common skin condition called keratosis pilaris, which looks like small bumps or “chicken skin,” can develop.

Preventing Poultry Predators Erin Synder: [00:00:00] Yes, opossums do eat chickens. Many times it's easier to think of them as an egg predator because that's what they primarily hunt, but they ...

White streaks on chicken breast, known as white striping, are an increasingly common phenomenon that is causing concern among ...

Then, in 2022, a study looked to another common virus that had been associated with Alzheimer’s disease – varicella zoster virus (VZV). This virus causes chicken pox and, in later life, shingles.

The safest way to add new chickens without bringing disease into a backyard flock is to purchase day old chicks. These chicks must be kept separate from the adult birds to avoid bullying and death ...

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Poultry farmers in the Godavari districts are on edge after the mysterious death of over 12 lakh chickens in recent days. It is suspected tha ...