Heat-stress study shows need to increase ventilation with stocking density
Jan 09, 2019Susan Spiegel
As bird density increases, broiler producers need to be “more aggressive” with house ventilation to prevent heat stress in flocks, Brian Fairchild, PhD, professor, and Ming Lin Teo, graduate...
Heat stress may impair immune system in broilers
Nov 08, 2018Susan Spiegel
Heat stress in broilers induced lesions of lymphoid tissues, indicating immune system impairment, but it’s not yet known if heat stress affects the vulnerability or severity of coccidiosis.
Adapt feeding programs to reduce summer heat stress
Sep 17, 2018Susan Spiegel
Adjusting broiler feeding programs in the summer months can help avoid the health and growth challenges associated with heat stress.
Threat of heat stress in layers isn’t over yet
Aug 14, 2018Susan Spiegel
By Jean E. Sander, DVM,
Senior Technical Services Veterinarian
Zoetis
More light at night reduces daytime heat stress in broilers
Jul 17, 2016PHT Editor
Extended lighting periods help boost welfare and production of big broilers during high seasonal temperatures, a University of Georgia study showed.
Poultry housing tips: Without air movement evaporative cooling pads can increase bird heat stress
Jul 07, 2014wpengine
by Michael Czarick and Dr. Brian Fairchild
Cooperative Extension, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Poultry housing tips: Without air movement evaporative cooling pads can increase bird heat stress*
Jan 01, 2014wpengine
Though evaporative cooling is used around the world to keep birds cool during hot weather, by itself
it is not a very effective method of reducing bird heat stress. To understand why, one must...
