First Human H5N2 Bird Flu Fatality: Man From Mexico Dies Due to Avian Flu Strain Not Previously Detected in Humans

Medicine & Technology Jun 07, 2024

A man from Mexico reportedly died due to the H5N2 bird flu variant in the first confirmed human case of the strain. Read to learn more.

Millions of Supermarket Chicken Have Skin Burns Due to Their Own Waste; What Is Hock Burn?

Mar 03, 2024

A BBC investigation has observed the presence of hock burns in millions of chicken in different supermarkets. Read to learn more.

Lab-Grown Meat: What Makes It Different and Where Is It Currently Available?

Jun 23, 2023

The USA is now the second country in the world to approve the sale of lab-grown meat. Read to learn more.

Lost Fish "Mekong Ghost" Found in Wet Market After Almost Two Decades

Sep 30, 2022

Scientists were surprised when they discovered a long-lost salmon species. Read on for more details.

Artificial Intelligence May Reduce Antibiotic Resistance Risk in Poultry Farms

Sep 30, 2022

Can artificial intelligence solve the problem of antibiotic resistance in poultry? Read on and explore the new study through this post.

Hens, Other Captive Birds to Be Kept Inside During British Avian Flu Outbreak

Dec 06, 2020

Defra says eggs may continue to have a ‘free-range’ label for 16 weeks and poultry meat for 12 weeks.

CDC & FDA Investigate Source of New Salmonella Outbreak in the US

Aug 01, 2020

The United States is facing one of the worst Salmonella outbreaks this year, and it is reportedly from onions and poultry. Cases in Canada have also been linked to the same onion supplier in the United States.

Health Precaution: Salmonella Pediatric Cases Connected to Queensland Backyard Chickens

Jul 02, 2020

Queensland is now facing an outbreak of salmonella, as 17 cases have been reported since June 26. Queensland Health is warning backyard poultry owners to practice necessary biosecurity measures to ensure the safety of everyone handling the animals.

Surge in Poultry-Related Salmonella Cases: CDC Urges Precautions When Handling Farm Animals

Jun 24, 2020

The CDC sees an increase in poultry-related cases of salmonella. The agency warns that people take caution when handling backyard farm animals and practice proper hand hygiene to avoid further surges in salmonellosis.