HPAI

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

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)
Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Poultry

New research offers practical biosecurity tools to limit poultry disease spread

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.
Avian, Chickens, Dave Bergmeier, Editors, Livestock, Poultry, USDA

USDA: Poultry production expectations raised for 2027

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

Free-range happy chickens and roosters (Photo: Adobe Stock │ 355458909 - Sonja Birkelbach)

Avian flu detected in Iowa backyard flock

Photo by Dave Bergmeier.

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

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)

What is avian influenza? Fast facts on ‘bird flu’ in the U.S.

Naturally colored eggs are the result of hybrid crosses of birds. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Verbal disaster declaration for HPAI issued for Colorado county

Photo courtesy of the University of Arkansas Extension.

Kansas, Minnesota lead the way with confirmations of HPAI in commercial, backyard flocks