Diarra, Siaka S. and Tabuaciri, Poasa (2014) Feeding management of poultry in high environmental temperatures. International Journal of Poultry Science, 13 (11). pp. 657-661. ISSN 1682-8356
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Abstract
Poultry can only regulate their body temperature within a narrow range of environmental
temperatures (between 16-26°C). In the tropics, environmental temperatures are usually above this zone
during most part of the year. High ambient temperatures adversely affect the performance of poultry with
meat-type birds being more susceptible than egg-type birds. The poor performance of poultry under high
ambient temperatures is mainly as a result of decreased feed intake which consequently reduces growth
and meat quality, egg production and egg quality and efficiency of feed utilization. Several feeding practices
have been used to alleviate the adverse effects of high temperatures on poultry performance. Although most
studies on nutritional management of heat stress have been carried out in broilers there are also few reports
on nutritional management in laying hens under heat stress condition. Feed form (particle size,
moisture content), nutrient manipulation (especially energy and protein), electrolyte and vitamin
supplementation, feeding time/feed restriction, choice feeding and drinking water management have all
proven to be beneficial to heat-stressed poultry. The present paper reviews some common feeding
management practices used to alleviate the effect of high ambient temperatures on poultry performance as
well as their limitations.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Subjects: | S Agriculture > SF Animal culture |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) > School of Agriculture and Food Technology |
| Depositing User: | Siaka Diarra |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Feb 2015 22:25 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Sep 2016 04:39 |
| URI: | https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/7883 |
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