Stress is a state in which homeostasis is threatened. It is the organism’s reaction or biological response to stimuli that disrupt its normal physiological equilibrium or homeostasis. Heat stress is a common problem for poultry producers, whether seasonally or year-round. In general, broiler breeds are more suceptible than layers and rapidly growing broilers are more prone to heat stress.
Common causes of heat stress are:
Symptoms – Elevated wings, open mouth breathing or panting, increased water intake, reduced feed consumption, decline in egg production and size of eggs, thinning of shell, reduced growth rate and poor meat quality in broilers. Diarrhoea, convulsions and seizures are also observed.
Strategies to manage heat stress
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