U.S. chicken breeders give diners plumper birds WASHINGTON - Think Americans are obese? Well, what about chickens? They're fatter, too. In fact, about 20 percent heavier than they were 50 years ago. Never before has the chicken been so big. 27 October 2003 1 minute read Our Partners BioZyme Hy-Line International Pas Reform More News View all Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria still frequently found in humans, animals - ESFA Health & disease Treatments and prevention Antibiotics 19 March 2023 2 minute read US meat purchases rise above pre-pandemic levels - report Markets & policy Market trends 18 March 2023 3 minute read Consumers continue to look for value Arkansas to lead $5-mln grant-established center to advance poultry processing robotics Equipment & innovation Hardware Processing equipment 17 March 2023 6 minute read New technology needed to prevent the dropping of slippery meat Our Partners BioZyme Hy-Line International Pas Reform