Researchers at the University of Georgia have provided multifaceted evidence to suggest the likely origins behind the global spread of SalmonellaEnteritidis, which has caused recurring outbreaks of ...

After more than a century serving Ohio’s poultry industry, Eagle Nest Hatchery is entering a new chapter. Under new owner Dustin Drake, the long-standing hatchery has relocated to Mount Gilead, where ...

The first breeding program in the world to use an entire animal genome is beginning under the direction of university scientists and two of the largest international poultry breeding companies. Purdue ...

Backyard chickens. Yard birds. Or as I call these clucking neighbors: the most popular egg-laying pet in my community — we even fundraise for our schools using the annual Tour de Cluck. My friends who ...

As far as poultry farmers are concerned, feed equals money. The more efficient chickens are at turning feed into thighs, breast and drumsticks, the healthier their bottom line. It turns out that the ...

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced the approval of a new indigenous meat-type chicken, MoorBeta, in ...

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has approved the release of MoorBeta, an improved indigenous meat-type chicken designed to boost poultry ...

Dorking chickens may grow a little slower than other modern breeds, but this heritage poultry breed produces a highly marketable, gourmet meat. The Dorking is an ancient breed reputedly brought to ...

The first breeding program in the world to use an entire animal genome is under way. Purdue University animal sciences professor Bill Muir is project co-director for the multimillion dollar research ...