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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In 2004 the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) conducted a chicken census. The results were astounding: of 70 chicken breeds maintained in the United States, half were endangered and 20 were ...

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 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A commercial chicken breeding facility in south-central Tennessee has been hit by a strain of bird flu, agriculture officials said Sunday. The state Agriculture Department said ...

While Cambodia was once home to a myriad of distinctive domestic species, its tempestuous modern history mean that little attention was paid to precise, selective breeding programmes. As a result, ...

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 ...