Animal Husbandry

Feathered Giants: Meet the Giriraja

The Giriraja chicken breed might not wear a superhero cape, but it helps save the world through chicken power. These feathered powerhouses, originating from India, are breeding champions for farmers and offer insightful lessons in sustainability and empowerment.

The Jersey Giant: An Immense Slice of Poultry History

Get ready to marvel at the Jersey Giant, the world's largest purebred chicken, bred in the late 19th century to rival turkeys. This gentle giant stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity in agriculture.

The Fascinating Gut Dweller: Isotricha Intestinalis Unraveled

Enter the microcosmic world of Isotricha intestinalis, a single-celled ciliate hidden in the rumen of cattle, contributing subtly yet significantly to digestion and, ultimately, to global environmental health.