Bird flu has been found in a pig for the first time in the U.S.
The discovery of an infected pig at a backyard farm in Oregon raises concerns about bird flu's potential to become a human threat.
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Donkeys take center stage at an annual festival in Colombia
Every year, the town of San Antero celebrates the hardworking pack animals that haul crops and supplies for farmers who can't afford trucks or motorcycles. There's even a donkey beauty pageant.
New Zealand angers its farmers by proposing taxing cow burps
New Zealand's government on Tuesday proposed taxing the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change. Farmers quickly condemned the plan.
As Damage Assessment Begins From Dorian, Concerns Remain For Inland Farms, Livestock
As Hurricane Dorian moves away from North Carolina's coast, emergency officials will begin to assess the damage to buildings and property.
Despite Pledges To Cut Back, Farms Are Still Using Antibiotics
Many meat producers say they are reducing their use of antibiotics. Yet the latest government statistics show that sales of these drugs for farm use continue to grow.
Outrage Over Government's Animal Experiments Leads To USDA Review
Lawmakers also introduced a bill to strengthen laws protecting farm animals used in research. Both moves come out of a New York Times investigation of animal suffering at a federal research center.