Poultry Content

Sexing Chicken Eggs by Scent

Andy Fell — May 22, 2023 - 11:00am

Fertilized chicken eggs can be sexed by “sniffing” volatile chemicals emitted through the shell, according to new work by researchers at the University of California, Davis, and Sensit Ventures Inc., a startup company in Davis. The work is published May 22 in PLOS ONE.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Researchers Unlock Valuable Information in Chicken Genome

Andy Fell — May 04, 2023 - 3:03pm

Chickens provide one of the world's most popular animal proteins, with billions of birds grown every year for eggs and meat. Interpreting the farm animal’s genome is vital for understanding how genes control traits, such as growth, feed efficiency, reproduction and disease resistance.

COVID-19 Antibodies From Eggs

Andy Fell — July 13, 2022 - 9:00am

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have been able to produce antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in hen eggs. Antibodies harvested from eggs might be used to treat COVID-19 or as a preventative measure for people exposed to the disease. The work was published July 9 in the journal Viruses.

Can We Better Prepare Hens for Cage-Free Living?

Amy M Quinton — April 19, 2018 - 10:42am

Cage-free housing may be more spacious for hens, but the extra room comes with added risk of collisions and broken bones. 51�ԹϺ�� Davis animal welfare experts are leading efforts to whether complex rearing systems can reduce bone fractures.

Backyard Chickens Need More Regulation

Karen Michele Nikos — March 01, 2018 - 4:29pm

Historically, keeping backyard chickens was a response to economic hardship — whether it was in the Depression or during wartime food rationing.

Fly Larvae Are Good for Chickens, but How Do They Affect Your Organic Eggs?

Amy M Quinton — November 06, 2017 - 8:28am

COME TRY THE EGGS

Volunteers must be 20 to 35 years old, because, according to the researchers, that’s when people’s papillae (think taste buds!) are really sharp. The researchers have already held two taste-testings, and two more are scheduled: Thursdays, Nov. 9 and 30. Each session is from 11 a.m.

10 Tips to Keep Summer Grilling Safe

Robyn Frances Huey — June 30, 2015 - 8:00am

Warm weather means outdoor grilling, bringing families and friends together for fun, sun and good food. Unfortunately, it is the perfect environment for foodborne illnesses, too, which peak in the summer.