The same strain that crushed the poultry industry in 2015 has been found in the Carolinas. What’s ahead?
Wilbur-Cruce Horses: The Biggest Secret in Ranching
Quick to learn and eager to please, the rare Spanish colonial horses remain untouched by interbreeding. But their population is on the decline.
The Limitations of Potty-Training Cows
Cows can be trained to use a designated toilet area, but does this really address the key environmental issues coming from livestock?
A recap of 2021, a year filled with equal parts hope and disappointment.
The US Is Not Reducing Agricultural Use of Antibiotics Fast Enough
The unnecessary use of antibiotics is a huge problem in American agriculture.
Germany Becomes First Country to Ban Mass Culling of Male Chicks
It’s a big step forward for animal welfare in the egg industry.
Dutch Airport Attempts to Keep Birds Away With Foraging Pigs
Nearby farmland has attracted birds, which can be disastrous for planes. A pilot pig program aims to remedy the problem.
Bees Exposed to Pesticide Could Take Multiple Generations to Recover
A new study shows that blue orchard bees’ exposure to some pesticides is additive, getting worse with each exposure.
Consider the Lobster’s Feelings
A new study, commissioned by the UK government, found that crustaceans and cephalopods are sentient beings. Boiling them live may soon be banned.
