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Study Suggests Chickens Are Being Infected by 'Human' Bacteria
Scientists from The Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland have released findings that strains of bacteria, Staphylococcus Aureus (mainly the MRSA sub-type) known in humans has moved onto chickens.They believe it may have happened, not in that last few years (that's what I... Tesco gets into DIY food
This is really smart marketing. "Tesco, the world's third-largest retailer, is embracing the recession-inspired trend to "grow your own" produce by offering allotment spaces to rent in the U.K and selling live... Your Food Has Been Lying to You
Do you know where your food comes from? If you're like most people the answer is likely 'no'. The makers of Food Inc. are hoping to educate you. "Bigger-breasted chickens fattened artificially. New... Buying Free Range Eggs? What Does "Free Range" Mean?
There is an encouraging trend in hen's egg buying these days. Many institutions are moving towards selling only eggs from non-caged or battery birds. California has made the move to gradually phase out...
created by Barbara McPherson | 44 wks ago | updated 44 wks ago
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679 views | 35 recommendations | 4 comments
Will Vancouver allow residents to keep backyard chickens?
"Victorians do it. New Yorkers do it. Seattleites do it. Will Vancouver be the next city to allow chickens to roost in its backyards? Tomorrow (January 14), the Vancouver Food Policy Council will consider a motion... Giants and Dwarfs at Pennsylvania Farm Show
One of the largest farm shows in the United States is held in mid-January at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The huge indoor facility is large by almost any measure. It...
created by Jennings David L | 50 wks ago | updated 50 wks ago
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440 views | 23 recommendations | 2 comments
Hong Kong to cull 80,000 chickens after H5 outbreak
"Hong Kong health authorities raised the city's avian flu alert to "serious" on Tuesday after some chickens at a farm were confirmed to have the H5 birdflu virus, prompting the cull of 80,000 chickens.The H5... 80,000 birds to die in Hong Kong flu scare
"HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- Authorities in Hong Kong ordered about 80,000 chickens killed Tuesday after discovering dozens of birds had died of bird flu at a farm in the territory. The order requires all chickens... Brooklyn Chicken Farmers
We will be seeing more of this in the future."For Brooklyn real-estate agent Maria Mackin, the obsession started five years ago, on a trip to Pennsylvania Amish country. She, her husband and three children—now... Chicken Power!
Chicken is one of my favorite meats. It's easy to cook, low fat, and now it's powering over 90,000 homes in the Netherlands. Seems as though the parliamentary democratic constitutional monarchy has come up...
created by Jason Sanders | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
1620 views | 2 recommendations | 36 comments
1620 views | 2 recommendations | 36 comments
Eggstrordinary! The egg that is FOUR times the normal size
"Teenage poultry farmer Dean Sambers was stunned when one of his hens laid a gigantic egg - weighing a staggering four times as much as a normal one.The 16-year-old could hardly believe his eyes when he looked in...Frozen chickens security tagged to deter shoplifters
When even the cheapest chickens are security tagged to stop shoplifters stealing them then we really must be in an economic trough. This news in the same week that Gordon Brown tells us that Brits must stop...RED ALERT!! Google must divulge YouTube log
"Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched any video on YouTube, a US court has ruled. The ruling comes as part of Google's legal battle with Viacom over allegations of copyright infringement. Digital rights group the Electronic Frontier...RBS issues global stock and credit crash alert
"The Royal Bank of Scotland has advised clients to brace for a full-fledged crash in global stock and credit markets over the next three months as inflation paralyses the major central banks. "A very nasty period is soon to be upon us - be prepared," said Bob Janjuah, the...IRELAND: Chickens came home to roost yesterday . . . with a vengeance
This is my favourite report on the Lisbon Treaty outcome. ...but I think you'd have to know the 'players' to get the 'in' jokes and the 'craic' - the sense of delight and cheeky mischief making too. A terrific read!"So now it's plan C and that leaves Brian another 23 letters...
created by Maireid Sullivan | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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349 views | 10 recommendations | 3 comments
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