Browsing by Subject "Heat stress"
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Cooling laying hens by intermittent partial surface sprinkling
(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2000)This study investigated the efficacy of intermittent partial surface sprinkling to cool caged layers at 20, 38, and 56 weeks of age. Ten birds were used per age group with two birds per paired trial (Experiment, Expt, and ... -
Heat stress mitigation strategies employed by small-scale poultry farmers in Greater Gaborone, Botswana.
(Association of Agricultural Technology in Southeast Asia, 2024-03)Heat stress is a major challenge in poultry production in Botswana as temperatures of 35 oC and above are common phenomena in summer. A survey was carried out from April 2023 to May 2023 in Metsimotlhabe, Gabane, Tlokweng, ... -
Poultry Management Strategies to Alleviate Heat Stress in Hot Climates: A Review.
(Scienceline Publication, 2023-03-25)Heat stress remains a major challenge affecting poultry production in sub-tropical and tropical environments; hence it continues to receive attention. The present study aimed to discuss heat stress and its effects on poultry ...
