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A recent social media storm over the alleged presence of an antibiotic metabolite in a popular brand of “high-protein” eggs ...

As an Associate Scientist in Data Analysis within Population Science, Marisa Wong, MPH, works with other American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers and outside collaborators to conduct statistical ...

Making compost can be a fun way to protect the environment. But can animal waste be included? We have the answer for various ...

A research veterinarian gives practical advice to homeowners for how to protect themselves and their flocks from bird flu.

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Scientists at Ohio State successfully used probiotic peptides to combat bacteria in chickens, promising that safer turkey dinners are on the horizon. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with ...

A Pleasant Prairie couple has a court hearing over their backyard chickens. A neighbor reported the birds, saying they violated the village's ordinance. State lawmakers introduced legislation that ...

Zoetis received conditional USDA approval for an avian flu vaccine. Major poultry and dairy organizations back vaccine use to control the virus. The Trump administration is rolling out a new strategy ...

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also be a time of high stress, loneliness or grief. These feelings are normal, and ...