California Animal Rights Activist Convicted in Chicken Theft

Zoe Rosenberg, a California animal rights activist, was found guilty of conspiracy and trespassing for taking four chickens from a poultry plant.

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Bird Flu Is Back

After a quiet summer, the virus is hitting poultry flocks hard in the run-up to the holidays — and in the midst of a federal government shutdown.

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New N.Y.C. Food Standards Could Spell Doom for Chicken Nuggets

The standards prohibit processed meat and limit the use of artificial sweeteners in meals served by nearly a dozen city agencies, including the Department of Education.

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How Healthy Is Chicken Breast?

It’s a protein powerhouse. But it has other strengths, too.

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U.S. Ranchers Can Sell Britons More Beef. Will They Buy It?

The countries’ trade agreement is just a first step, U.S. officials say. But British consumers are still skeptical of American food production.

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Meat Is Back, on Plates and in Politics

After years in which “plant-based” was the mantra, meat once again dominates the national conversation about dinner.

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U.S. Farmers Brace for Losses in New Trade War With China

China is the third-biggest buyer of U.S. agricultural products. Now that it has punched back with tariffs on American goods, farmers can expect to feel the pain.

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New York Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close After Bird Flu Is Found

The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. Gov. Kathy Hochul described it as a “proactive” step to help curb the spread of bird flu.

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100,000 Ducks to Be Killed After Bird Flu Strikes Long Island Farm

The highly infectious H5N1 strain has caused outbreaks across the country. Now, Long Island’s last duck farm must kill its entire flock and may go out of business, its owner said.

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Cats May Have Gotten Bird Flu From Raw Pet Food. Here’s What to Know.

The cases have spurred new pet food safety rules and poultry surveillance efforts.

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