Strategies for reducing the impact of heat stress

Strategies for reducing the impact of heat stress:

1. Feed formulation

      a. Reduce crude protein by 2-3%

      b. Add 250 mg vitamin C/kg diet

      c. Use only highly digestible ingridient.

      d. Select appropriate anticoccidials

2. Feed management

     a. Withdraw feed 10am-5pm

     b. Ensure adequate feeder space and drinkers

     c. Manage nipple height according to bird age

     d. Add 0.5% salt to the drinking water

   

3. Bird management

     a. Increase air flow at bird level

     b. Mantain litter quality

     c. Use lower stocking density

     d. Dont disturb birds at time of peak heat stress

           Dr. S. Leeson

( Department of animal & poultry science Guelp, Ontario N1G2W1 Canada)

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