News tagged with poultry industry

GM chickens that don't transmit bird flu developed

(PhysOrg.com) -- Chickens genetically modified to prevent them spreading bird flu have been produced by researchers at the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jan 13, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Knowing When Poultry Goes Foul

(PhysOrg.com) -- Mom's trusty nose may be good, but researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have gone her one better by designing an instrument that quickly and precisely sniffs trace ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Apr 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Chicken litter provides organic alternative to synthetic fertilizers

Recent movements aimed at managing environmental impacts of agriculture have spurred interest in the development and use of organic and natural fertilizers for commercial applications. Many organic fertilizers ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 03, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1