Chickens



CHICGRASP — The autonomous robotic arm was programmed with imitation learning, trained by a human, to move a chicken carcass onto a shackle conveyor for further processing while adjusting to challenges. (UADA photo)

Poultry processing robotics advances with ChicGrasp

  • By John Lovett │ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Yellow chicks in a basket. (Adobe Stock │ #348909774 - chayakorn)
Hands with chicken meat in shop. (Adobe Stock │ #367675022 - Sergey Ryzhov)
Many fresh eggs at the market. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #295334887 - Andrea Izzotti)

Egg prices fall to 2023 levels, but won’t last for long

Protecting backyard chickens from avian influenza takes implementation of a consistent biosecurity regimen that reduces the potential for the virus to be introduced to your farm. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
The avian flu continues to be cited for an increase in egg prices. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)