Tag: Chickens
How to reduce risk of Salmonella from backyard chickens
While owning a backyard flock can be a rewarding experience, owners should be aware of safe handling practices to decrease Salmonella exposure.
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.
Exploring the impacts of a world without food animals
What would happen if U.S. farmers stopped producing animals for food and Americans went vegan? Researchers recently explored those questions.
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.
