The summer of 2016 has arrived rather abruptly and with full fury, finding many poultry farmers as well as chicken totally unprepared to face the onslaught. During my conversation with people, I noticed that many are not aware of how exactly summer heat damages and kills birds. I also come across well meant summer management measures that are often either inadequate or counter- productive. ...
Farmers will have a lot to gain by following the advices of the author. Tunnel ventilation is important Electrolytes are necessary. Summer feed is recommended as well as the inclusion of Betaine. Vitamin C is also good.
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Moushumi (Moushumi Dutta) Dutta
30 de marzo de 2016
Very informative article Sir. It is very important to make the farmers aware of the ill effects of heat stress on birds. The farmers are to be informed well in advance before the ambient temperature rises as most of them understand that they should take preventive measures only when the birds start showing heat stress symptoms but in actuality it is only at late stage of heat stress that the birds start panting or spreading their wings. The preventive measure are much effective if started early.