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

Gene-edited chickens may offer resistance to avian influenza 

University of Missouri researcher discusses CRISPR gene-editing efforts to improve avian influenza resistance in chickens. Read More

Photo by Dave Bergmeier.
Avian, Colorado, Livestock, Poultry

Egg prices rise on moderate demand as avian influenza trims layer flocks

Ag News, Lacey, Lacey Vilhauer, Opinion

The bond between a Great Pyrenees and her pal 

Photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Poultry and egg production poised for stability

Highly pathogenic avian influenza most often spreads when commercial or domestic poultry contract the virus from migratory birds in the wild. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Nebraska reports avian flu case in commercial flock

Indoors chicken farm, chicken feeding. (Adobe Stock │ #234941718 - davit85)

HPAI detected in Texas commercial flock

Rooster in winter snow. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #243045079 - volody10)

Winterizing your chicken coop: Simple tips from over 15 years of experience!

Highly pathogenic avian influenza is extremely contagious in poultry. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

High risk for avian influenza: Arkansas poultry growers urged to strengthen biosecurity

Avian influenza confirmed in Tulsa County, Oklahoma 

Maintaining egg production during cold months 

Broiler chickens taken at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station's Savoy Research Complex in August 2023. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Poultry growers: Have you checked your water lines lately?

  • By John Lovett │ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture