To meet the demand for cage-free eggs, researchers at NC State University are looking for genetic strains of hens that are calmer and better adapted to a cage-free environment.
From military brat to poultry practitioner, senior Kendall Snyder’s love of farm birds grew from unlikely beginnings. Within the Prestage Department of Poultry Science, she found a community that has helped her goals fly.
An industry forum on avian flu, hosted by NC State’s Food Animal Initiative, provided updates on animal agriculture, food safety and international trade, along with biosecurity resources.
Matt Koci, a virus expert and professor with NC State University’s Prestage Department of Poultry Science, sheds light on what’s driving the current outbreak of avian flu and how scientists are working around the clock to find solutions.
Dannica Wall, an Extension research specialist in the Prestage Department of Poultry Science, hopes a recent trip to Malawi can lead to partnerships that will transform the country’s approach to agriculture.
Four soon-to-be graduates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences reflect on their time at NC State and what comes next.
