avian influenza

Researchers in the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science are testing far-UVC light to determine whether it can reduce airborne pathogens in commercial poultry houses without harming birds. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Animal Health, Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Poultry

Texas A&M AgriLife tests far-ultraviolet light to prevent bird flu in poultry

Researchers will use a form of ultraviolet light called far-UVC, to see if it can kill HPAI, without harming birds on poultry farms. Read More

Animal Health, Avian, Backyard Birds, Chickens, Disease, Lacey Vilhauer, Missouri, Poultry

Gene-edited chickens may offer resistance to avian influenza 

Photo courtesy of the University of Arkansas Extension.
Ag News, Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Poultry

Avian influenza and Arkansas poultry

Researchers with the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science collect samples from the bottoms of shoes covered in plastic bags during research evaluating disinfectant effectiveness under real-world poultry farm conditions. (LindseyWythe/Texas A&M AgriLife)

New research offers practical biosecurity tools to limit poultry disease spread

  • By Karn Dhingra │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

USDA: Poultry production expectations raised for 2027

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Farm economy follows several paths

Registered Holstein cows on a dairy farm. (Adobe Stock │ #366848799 - Bob)

Researchers develop promising new vaccine against bird flu

  • By Deann Gayman | University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension
Many fresh eggs at the market. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #295334887 - Andrea Izzotti)

USDA report lowers 2026 poultry outlook

Chickens (Photo: USDA-ARS photo by Stephen Ausmus)

Mealworms could help prevent the spread of HPAI

(Photo courtesy K-State Research and Extension.)

USDA projects higher red meat and poultry production

Hands with chicken meat in shop. (Adobe Stock │ #367675022 - Sergey Ryzhov)

Experts expect shift in chicken prices amid fertility, bird flu concerns