Food safety experts often worry about bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus in chicken products. This germ can survive cooking by producing toxins that don't break down with heat. The study looked at how this bacteria grows in different chicken cuts under various temperatures. Scientists tested chicke
A quiet bird market in Providence recently faced a serious health scare. Routine tests picked up signs of avian flu in a group of birds that showed no symptoms. The Rhode Island Department of Health acted fast, ordering the euthanization of 445 birds at Antonelli Poultry. The choice wasn’t made ligh
A recent poultry experiment found that what goes into chicken feed can dramatically change how well birds grow and stay healthy. Researchers tested different mixes of calcium, phosphorus, and electrolyte levels in broilers—chickens raised for meat—to see which combinations worked best. They raised 3
A surge of salmonella cases has been traced back to people keeping chickens, ducks, and other small fowl at home. The illness has touched 34 individuals in 13 different states, and some infections show resistance to common antibiotics. The problem started between late February and the end of Marc
Backyard birds like chickens and ducks look harmless, but they can carry germs that don’t respond to medicine. Since late February, at least 34 people across 13 states got sick from salmonella, and some cases involved bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Kids under five make up over 40% of those infec
Farmers looking for plant-based feed alternatives often turn to microalgae like Chlorella vulgaris because it’s packed with nutrients and grows quickly. But when chickens ate diets where soy meal was swapped for 20 % Chlorella, something unexpected happened—growth slowed down and certain fats in the
In the world of tiny creatures, there's a new hero for chickens. Meet Y86, a special kind of bacteria found in the guts of chickens. It's not just any bacteria, though. It's a champion at fighting off bad germs and can handle tough conditions. Y86 is a type of Lactobacillus gallinarum. Scientists f
Proteins are tiny building blocks in chicken semen. Scientists study these proteins to understand how they affect fertility. By looking at these proteins, experts can learn about sperm health and how well they can fertilize eggs. The health of chicken sperm depends on many things. Genetics, environ
A person in Washington state has caught a rare bird flu strain that hasn't been seen in humans before. This individual, who has other health issues, got very sick with a high fever, confusion, and breathing problems. Experts say the risk to the public is low. The flu strain, called H5N5, is usually
Zoe Rosenberg, a 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and animal rights advocate, recently found herself in hot water. She was convicted of several charges after freeing four chickens from a Sonoma County poultry farm. To her, it was a rescue mission. To the farm owners, it was theft. The trial was a bi
