Guidance

Heat stress in poultry: Solving the problem

This booklet is intended to describe the main causes of heat stress in poultry.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 18 April 2011

Documents

Heat Stress in Poultry - Solving the Problem

Ref: PB10543

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It outlines some of the common sense management measures that will help to prevent it. Whilst it embodies much of the latest advice and the best current husbandry practices, it cannot be exhaustive and is not intended as a substitute for expert advice.

If in doubt about a problem, expert advice should be sought.

Further information

• Animal welfare

Published 18 April 2011