A new way to treat poultry for fowl mites was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July, thanks in part to a team of researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Fowl Pox is a highly contagious viral disease in poultry that causes painful, disfiguring sores on a chicken’s skin and, in severe cases, lesions in the mouth and respiratory tract. Also known as ...

Chickens are fascinating animals. Not only are they a close relative of dinosaurs, but they have complex communication, great memories, and some even say they have the intelligence of a toddler.

Two brown chickens dust bathing in dry dirt at the base of a tree. One chicken vigorously flaps its wings to create more dust. Royalty-free licenses let you pay once to use copyrighted images and ...

New research has found that drinking camel milk can reduce the severity of asthma caused by house dust mites, a major trigger. While the research is still in the early stages, it opens the door to ...

SALISBURY, Md. – If you’re wondering where all the stray chickens have been coming from in, Salisbury, then you’re in the same boat as Mariah Guerra, who, for three weeks, was sharing her yard with ...

Dust mite eczema occurs when these microscopic mites trigger an itchy rash for those living with eczema (atopic dermatitis). The dust mites survive off of dead skin cells. They are one of the most ...

Xiaomi is once again expanding its smart home lineup, this time taking aim at an unexpected household enemy—dust mites. The company has introduced the Mijia Dust Mite Vacuum Cleaner 2 Pro, an upgraded ...

People often believe they are allergic to house dust. But of the 20% of Australians suffering with allergies, a number are actually allergic to microscopic house dust mites. House dust mites belong to ...