Backyard chickens face predators, disease, and harsh weather. Learn the top threats and the proven steps that keep your flock safe year-round.

“Salmonella causes an estimated 1.35 million infections in the United States annually, with almost one-fifth of all ...

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

Poultry is the leading source of Salmonella infections in humans. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that there are ...

A yearslong surge in displaced roosters is overwhelming animal sanctuaries in Maryland and across the country, fueled by a ...

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 California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in collaboration with local health jurisdictions and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is currently conducting a coordinated ...