The document discusses heat stress in birds and strategic approaches to combat it. It covers topics such as the physiological impacts of heat stress including panting, reduced eating and drinking, endocrine response, and oxidative stress. It also discusses strategies to help birds cope with heat stress through house cooling, increasing space, adjusting feeding patterns, ensuring proper nutrition with energy and electrolyte balance, and using antioxidants to prevent cellular damage. The overall goal is to understand and mitigate the various effects of heat stress on birds' health, productivity, and welfare.
The document discusses heat stress management strategies for poultry during summer months. As temperatures rise, birds experience heat stress which impacts their health and productivity. Key strategies mentioned include cooling birds through wet gunny curtains, foggers, and tunnel ventilation systems. Proper water, feed, and nutrient management is also important to support birds' cooling abilities and meet their needs. Monitoring health and taking preventative measures against diseases that spread more easily in heat is also recommended. The document provides details on various cooling techniques and their effectiveness in different weather conditions.
In the tropical climate like India, the high ambient temperature along with high humidity is the major stressor (abiotic), thus resulting in the HEAT STRESS a major concern of poultry production.
55°F – 75°F Thermoneutral zone
65°F – 75°F Ideal temperature zone
75°F – 85°F A slight reduction in feed consumption
85°F – 90°F Feed consumption falls further, cooling should be started before this temp is reached.
90°F - 95°F Feed consumption continues to drop, danger of heat prostration among layers, cooling .
95°F-100°F Heat prostration, water consumption is high.
>100°F Emergency measures must be taken, survival is concern at these temperatures.
CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES TO AMELIORATE THE HEAT STRESS
1. Environmental strategies
Intermittent Photoschedule(light).
2. Housing management
Sites election, design and construction, ventilation, internal and roof cooling, Density of birds.
3. Nutritional strategies
Increasing energy density
Dietary Protein level and Amino acid composition
Vitamins – A,C,E.
Minerals.
Non nutrient feed additives.
Water and electrolyte balance.
4. Feeding strategies
Early feeding
Intermittent feeding
Sex separate feeding
Fasting or feed with drawl.
5. Genetic strategies
Selection for heat tolerance.
Selection for disease resistance.
Use of major genes – Naked neck(Na), Frizzle(F), Dwarf(dw), Silky (h), Slow feathering (K).
ENVIRONMENT STRATEGIES:
A). Intermittent Photo schedule
An intermittent light regime can improve the feed efficiency and thus the broiler production efficiency, by decreasing the fat deposition associated with increased incidence of leg abnormalities, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, ascites.
The favourable effect is related to the lower heat production during both light and dark period, although fluctuations in heat production are following closely the light-dark alternation.
This photo schedule contains more than one scotophase and one darkphase which recur at 24 hr intervals.
This regime increases the feed consumption during cooler part of the day.
Symmetric - when scotophase and dark phase are of equal length.
Asymmetric - when they are not in equal length.
3weeks age of broiler raised under 2L:4D intermittent light regime were significantly lighter than broilers raised in continuous light schedule but at 7 weeks it is reverse.(Proudfoot, 1975).
The initial reduction in body weight gain of birds under intermittent schedule is followed by compensatory growth, but the compensatory growth depends on genotype and sex.
Boschouwers and Nicaise (1992) observed that physical activity in broilers were lowest under 100Hz fluoroscent light and highest under incandescent.
HOUSING MANAGEMENT
Orientation : east west to reduce direct solar radiation
Shade of trees and green crops around the houses will prevent direct heating, .vegetation should be mowed frequently so that it doesnot obstruct air flow
Houses should be oriented perpendicular to wind direction for max
Heat Stress ;IT`S YOUR DECISION; DO YOU WANT :[GROWTH AND SURVIVAL]Reza Vakili
Publication recommended :
-R. Vakili* and A. A. Rashidi.The effects of dietary fat, vitamin E and zinc supplementation on fatty acid composition and oxidative stability of muscle thigh in broilers under heat stress.African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 6(12), pp. 2800-2806, 18 June, 2011
-R. Vakili*, R. Daliri, 2010.The effect of different levels of vitamin e on humoralimmunity, and performance in broiler chicks.Journal of Veterinary Research. 2010, 65(3), pp. 239–244.
https://www.sid.ir/En/Journal/ViewPaper.aspx?ID=259982
-R. vakili, A.A. Rashidi and S.sobhanirad.2010. Effects of dietary fat, Vitamin and zinc supplemention on tibia breaking strength in female broilers under heat stress.Afican journal of Agricultural Research.Vol. 5(23), pp. 3151-3156, 4 December, 2010.
-A.A. Rashidi, y. Gofrani Ivari, A. Khatibyoo and R. Vakili.2010.Effects of dietary fat, Vitamin and zink on Immune Respanse and Blood Parameters of Broiler Reared under Heat stress. Medwell Journals Research journal of poultry Sciensce. 3(2):32-38
Reza Vakili.2021. Impact of different oil sources on mitigating negative effects of heat stress on performance, thigh proximate composition, fatty acids profile, bone status and immunity of broilers. Journal of Animal nutrition and physiology (under review).
A broiler management course is a program designed to educate farmers, poultry producers, and other interested individuals on the best practices for managing broiler chickens. Broiler chickens are raised for meat production and require specialized care to ensure their growth, health, and well-being. The course typically covers various aspects of broiler management, including housing, feeding, health management, and disease prevention. It may also cover topics such as breeding, hatching, and marketing of broiler chickens. Participants in a broiler management course will learn about the different types of broiler housing and the best practices for managing temperature, ventilation, and lighting to ensure optimal growth and production. They will also learn about the various types of broiler feed and how to formulate a balanced diet that meets the nutritional requirements of broiler chickens. Health management is a critical aspect of broiler management, and the course will cover topics such as biosecurity measures, vaccination programs, and disease diagnosis and treatment. Participants will learn how to recognize common health problems in broiler chickens and how to implement preventative measures to keep their flocks healthy. Marketing is also an important aspect of broiler management, and the course may cover topics such as market analysis, pricing strategies, and distribution channels. Overall, a broiler management course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to raise healthy, productive broiler chickens, and to operate a successful broiler farming business.
The Cobb Broiler Management Guide is part of our technical information service, which includes Hatchery, Grand Parent, Breeder, Vaccination & Nutrition Guides, Technical Bulletins and a full range of performance charts. Our recommendations are based on current scientific knowledge and practical experience from around the world. You should always be aware of local legislation, which may influence the management practice that you choose to adopt.
Impacts of heat stress on poultry productionOssama Motawae
Heat stress negatively impacts poultry production in several ways. It causes behavioral changes where birds spend less time feeding and more time resting. Physiologically, it disrupts reproductive hormones and growth rates. It also suppresses the immune system by reducing organ weights and antibody responses. In terms of production, heat stress decreases feed intake, body weight, egg production, and meat quality. It results in estimated annual economic losses of $1.69-2.36 billion to the US poultry industry.
Factors influencing the nutrient requirements in poultrySunil Yadav
This Presentation will help you to understand the various factors that are responsible for the nutrient requirement of poultry. While formulating feed for any classes of poultry we should consider all these factors for a better outcome from the bird.
The document discusses heat stress management strategies for poultry during summer months. As temperatures rise, birds experience heat stress which impacts their health and productivity. Key strategies mentioned include cooling birds through wet gunny curtains, foggers, and tunnel ventilation systems. Proper water, feed, and nutrient management is also important to support birds' cooling abilities and meet their needs. Monitoring health and taking preventative measures against diseases that spread more easily in heat is also recommended. The document provides details on various cooling techniques and their effectiveness in different weather conditions.
In the tropical climate like India, the high ambient temperature along with high humidity is the major stressor (abiotic), thus resulting in the HEAT STRESS a major concern of poultry production.
55°F – 75°F Thermoneutral zone
65°F – 75°F Ideal temperature zone
75°F – 85°F A slight reduction in feed consumption
85°F – 90°F Feed consumption falls further, cooling should be started before this temp is reached.
90°F - 95°F Feed consumption continues to drop, danger of heat prostration among layers, cooling .
95°F-100°F Heat prostration, water consumption is high.
>100°F Emergency measures must be taken, survival is concern at these temperatures.
CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES TO AMELIORATE THE HEAT STRESS
1. Environmental strategies
Intermittent Photoschedule(light).
2. Housing management
Sites election, design and construction, ventilation, internal and roof cooling, Density of birds.
3. Nutritional strategies
Increasing energy density
Dietary Protein level and Amino acid composition
Vitamins – A,C,E.
Minerals.
Non nutrient feed additives.
Water and electrolyte balance.
4. Feeding strategies
Early feeding
Intermittent feeding
Sex separate feeding
Fasting or feed with drawl.
5. Genetic strategies
Selection for heat tolerance.
Selection for disease resistance.
Use of major genes – Naked neck(Na), Frizzle(F), Dwarf(dw), Silky (h), Slow feathering (K).
ENVIRONMENT STRATEGIES:
A). Intermittent Photo schedule
An intermittent light regime can improve the feed efficiency and thus the broiler production efficiency, by decreasing the fat deposition associated with increased incidence of leg abnormalities, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, ascites.
The favourable effect is related to the lower heat production during both light and dark period, although fluctuations in heat production are following closely the light-dark alternation.
This photo schedule contains more than one scotophase and one darkphase which recur at 24 hr intervals.
This regime increases the feed consumption during cooler part of the day.
Symmetric - when scotophase and dark phase are of equal length.
Asymmetric - when they are not in equal length.
3weeks age of broiler raised under 2L:4D intermittent light regime were significantly lighter than broilers raised in continuous light schedule but at 7 weeks it is reverse.(Proudfoot, 1975).
The initial reduction in body weight gain of birds under intermittent schedule is followed by compensatory growth, but the compensatory growth depends on genotype and sex.
Boschouwers and Nicaise (1992) observed that physical activity in broilers were lowest under 100Hz fluoroscent light and highest under incandescent.
HOUSING MANAGEMENT
Orientation : east west to reduce direct solar radiation
Shade of trees and green crops around the houses will prevent direct heating, .vegetation should be mowed frequently so that it doesnot obstruct air flow
Houses should be oriented perpendicular to wind direction for max
Heat Stress ;IT`S YOUR DECISION; DO YOU WANT :[GROWTH AND SURVIVAL]Reza Vakili
Publication recommended :
-R. Vakili* and A. A. Rashidi.The effects of dietary fat, vitamin E and zinc supplementation on fatty acid composition and oxidative stability of muscle thigh in broilers under heat stress.African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 6(12), pp. 2800-2806, 18 June, 2011
-R. Vakili*, R. Daliri, 2010.The effect of different levels of vitamin e on humoralimmunity, and performance in broiler chicks.Journal of Veterinary Research. 2010, 65(3), pp. 239–244.
https://www.sid.ir/En/Journal/ViewPaper.aspx?ID=259982
-R. vakili, A.A. Rashidi and S.sobhanirad.2010. Effects of dietary fat, Vitamin and zinc supplemention on tibia breaking strength in female broilers under heat stress.Afican journal of Agricultural Research.Vol. 5(23), pp. 3151-3156, 4 December, 2010.
-A.A. Rashidi, y. Gofrani Ivari, A. Khatibyoo and R. Vakili.2010.Effects of dietary fat, Vitamin and zink on Immune Respanse and Blood Parameters of Broiler Reared under Heat stress. Medwell Journals Research journal of poultry Sciensce. 3(2):32-38
Reza Vakili.2021. Impact of different oil sources on mitigating negative effects of heat stress on performance, thigh proximate composition, fatty acids profile, bone status and immunity of broilers. Journal of Animal nutrition and physiology (under review).
A broiler management course is a program designed to educate farmers, poultry producers, and other interested individuals on the best practices for managing broiler chickens. Broiler chickens are raised for meat production and require specialized care to ensure their growth, health, and well-being. The course typically covers various aspects of broiler management, including housing, feeding, health management, and disease prevention. It may also cover topics such as breeding, hatching, and marketing of broiler chickens. Participants in a broiler management course will learn about the different types of broiler housing and the best practices for managing temperature, ventilation, and lighting to ensure optimal growth and production. They will also learn about the various types of broiler feed and how to formulate a balanced diet that meets the nutritional requirements of broiler chickens. Health management is a critical aspect of broiler management, and the course will cover topics such as biosecurity measures, vaccination programs, and disease diagnosis and treatment. Participants will learn how to recognize common health problems in broiler chickens and how to implement preventative measures to keep their flocks healthy. Marketing is also an important aspect of broiler management, and the course may cover topics such as market analysis, pricing strategies, and distribution channels. Overall, a broiler management course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to raise healthy, productive broiler chickens, and to operate a successful broiler farming business.
The Cobb Broiler Management Guide is part of our technical information service, which includes Hatchery, Grand Parent, Breeder, Vaccination & Nutrition Guides, Technical Bulletins and a full range of performance charts. Our recommendations are based on current scientific knowledge and practical experience from around the world. You should always be aware of local legislation, which may influence the management practice that you choose to adopt.
Impacts of heat stress on poultry productionOssama Motawae
Heat stress negatively impacts poultry production in several ways. It causes behavioral changes where birds spend less time feeding and more time resting. Physiologically, it disrupts reproductive hormones and growth rates. It also suppresses the immune system by reducing organ weights and antibody responses. In terms of production, heat stress decreases feed intake, body weight, egg production, and meat quality. It results in estimated annual economic losses of $1.69-2.36 billion to the US poultry industry.
Factors influencing the nutrient requirements in poultrySunil Yadav
This Presentation will help you to understand the various factors that are responsible for the nutrient requirement of poultry. While formulating feed for any classes of poultry we should consider all these factors for a better outcome from the bird.
Stress, Poultry, heat and Cold Stress, Thermoregulation in Poultry, Behavioral Changes in Poultry, Housing Management, Feeding, Breeding Management in Stress, Diseases in Stress
Stress management is important for poultry as birds have limited resources for growth and responding to environmental changes. Cold stress is more dangerous than heat stress as it causes more fat deposition and weight gain in birds, leading to long term problems and economic losses. During heat stress, birds cannot maintain temperature and pant to cool down. This reduces performance. Proper housing ventilation and evaporative cooling can help alleviate heat stress. Feeding fat, vitamins, and electrolytes supplemented diets and providing plenty of fresh, cool water can also help birds better handle stress.
The document discusses the management of poultry during winter months. Key points include maintaining proper ventilation to prevent respiratory diseases, keeping litter dry and at least 3 inches deep, increasing feed energy levels, ensuring a continuous fresh water supply, and preventing diseases through biosecurity, vaccination, and treating for parasites. Proper housing, ventilation, litter, feeding, watering, and disease management are essential for poultry health and productivity during winter.
Light stimulation is important for egg production in layers. The length and intensity of light received by birds daily impacts egg production, growth, and physiology. Light stimulates the pituitary gland to release hormones that regulate sexual maturity and egg laying. During the growing period, decreasing light hours can delay sexual maturity by up to 3 weeks. During the laying period, a minimum of 16 hours of light per day is needed for maximum egg production. Proper light management through intensity, duration, placement and cleaning of bulbs is important for bird health and productivity.
This document discusses management of brooding chicks in hot climates. It covers the types of brooding including natural brooding with hens and artificial brooding using brooders. Different types of brooders like gas, electric, and coal brooders are described. The document provides guidance on preparing the shed to receive chicks, including setting up brooder guards and maintaining optimal brooding temperatures. Signs of heat stress in birds and management strategies to combat heat stress like increased ventilation, water management, and feed management are also summarized.
Nutritional factors affecting hatchability include the nutrition of breeding stock. Deficiencies or imbalances in protein, energy, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals in the diets of breeding hens can negatively impact fertility, egg quality, and embryonic development, decreasing hatchability. Maintaining optimal ratios of nutrients is important, as excess or insufficient levels of certain nutrients can also reduce hatchability. Proper handling and storage of fertilized eggs further influences hatchability rates.
Heat stress occurs when animals are exposed to temperatures above their optimal range and can have detrimental impacts. For chickens, their normal body temperature is 41°C and their optimal growing temperature is 21-24°C. When temperatures exceed this range, chickens begin panting to cool down through evaporative cooling, which leads to respiratory alkalosis and electrolyte imbalances that decrease performance and increase mortality. Supplementing electrolytes can help balance acidity but increases litter moisture, while supplements like betaine improve performance without worsening litter conditions.
1. The most important modern commercial turkey breeds for meat production are the Nicholas breed, Hybrid breed, and BUT (British United Turkey) breed.
2. Nicholas breeds come in two strains - Nicholas 300 which reaches 10.15kg for females and 18.15kg for males by 18 and 22 weeks, and Nicholas 700 which reaches 12.94kg for females and 23.25kg for males by 22 and 24 weeks.
3. Turkeys have higher growth rates and dressing percentages than broiler chickens, sheep, and cattle, making them more efficient for meat production. A single large turkey can provide the amount of meat from over ten broiler chickens.
This document discusses various types of equipment used in poultry farming. It describes incubators for hatching eggs, different types of watering systems like basin and jar or nipple drinkers. It also outlines various feeding systems such as linear troughs, circular troughs, and automatic cage feeders. Other equipment covered includes brooders, nests, perches, debeakers, candlers, ventilation fans, sprayers, and sensors. Maintaining proper equipment is essential for successful poultry farming operations.
This document discusses ways to improve 7-day weights in broiler chicks through management and dietary actions. Key management actions include maintaining optimal brooding temperatures and humidity, providing adequate litter, feed availability, and light. Dietary actions focus on using highly digestible pre-starter feeds fortified with additives like organic acids, phytogenics, hydrolyzed proteins, animal plasma, and enzymes to support gastrointestinal development in young chicks. Achieving a 7-day weight of 180g or more through these actions can lead to increased final body weights and improved performance.
This document outlines best practices for breeder management, including general farm rules, cleaning protocols, environmental conditions, feeding practices, and egg collection. Key points include maintaining all-in/all-out production, proper sanitation, temperature and humidity control, balanced nutrition and controlled feeding, sex-separated housing as birds mature, and frequent egg collection and storage. The goal is optimal health, growth, and production efficiency of breeder flocks to maximize hatchability and chick quality.
The objective of a defined feeding management program is to supply a range of balanced diets that satisfy the nutrient requirements at all stages of development & that optimize efficiency and profitability without compromising bird welfare or the environment.
This document provides an overview of poultry nutrition and feeding. It discusses the commercial poultry production industry and factors that influence feed costs such as disease control and genetic improvement. It describes the general steps in poultry diet formulation and common feed ingredients such as corn, soybean meal, fish meal, and supplemental vitamins and minerals. The document also outlines the nutritional needs and common diet types for different stages of growth in chickens, turkeys, and laying hens including starter, broiler, growing, and laying diets.
Broiler poultry farming and backyard poultry managementDr Alok Bharti
This document discusses broiler poultry farming and backyard poultry management. It covers topics like housing preparation, brooding management, ventilation, litter management, vaccination schedules, and heat stress control. It also discusses important diseases and the significance of backyard poultry in Jharkhand, India, listing commonly used backyard varieties like Gamapriya, Vanaraja, and Jharsim and their benefits.
Major ingredients in poultry feed include corn, wheat, and sorghum as carbohydrate sources; soybean meal as a protein source; and vegetable oils and animal fats as fat/oil sources. Chickens cannot synthesize 11 amino acids that must be included in their diet. Feed is formulated based on the bird's life stage and purpose (egg-laying or meat production) and can be mash, pellets, or crumbles. Nutrient specifications vary between starter, grower, developer, and layer diets for egg-laying hens and between starter, grower, and finisher diets for broilers raised for meat.
This document discusses factors that affect egg quality, including genetics, feed quality, environment, age of hens, and diseases. It provides examples of problems with shell quality, egg white quality, and yolk quality, along with the potential causes and recommended corrective measures. Some of the key factors mentioned are age of hens, calcium intake, temperature, humidity, handling practices, and preventing diseases through vaccination. Replacing older hens or molting hens is recommended to improve egg quality over time.
This document discusses layer management strategies for different seasons. It outlines that the environment, including temperature, impacts layer performance. There are three main seasons in India - winter, summer, and rainy. Specific management practices are needed for each season to address environmental stresses and optimize production. For winter, ventilation is important while extending daylight hours can boost egg production. In summer, adequate cooling and water are critical to prevent heat stress. During rainy season, litter and housing must be kept dry to prevent disease. Key factors like housing, ventilation, feeding, and water management must be adapted to seasonal conditions.
This document provides information on poultry feed formulation by Dr. C. Seenivasan. It discusses the process of quantifying feed ingredients to meet poultry nutrient requirements. It describes different feed types and classifications of ingredients including protein sources, energy sources, vitamins, and minerals. The document outlines the nutrient requirements for broilers and layers at different growth stages. It also discusses the poultry digestive system and key aspects of least cost feed formulation such as raw material and processing costs. Sample feed formulations are provided for broiler pre-starter, starter, and finisher feeds.
The document discusses different systems for feeding poultry, including ad libitum feeding (free choice feeding), controlled feeding such as forced feeding, restricted feeding, and phase feeding. Restricted feeding involves limiting the amount of feed given to birds below their normal intake in order to control body weight and delay sexual maturity. Phase feeding involves changing the protein level of the laying hen diet during different phases of egg production to match their nutrient requirements.
Genetic progress over the last 10 years has steadily improved broiler economic performance. One component of this is growth potential which has increased each year by 60 grams at six weeks of age. In order to achieve a standard processing weight (of e.g. 2kg), the age at which a flock of broilers are killed has fallen by, on average, 1 day per year over this time. Birds of 2kg that were killed at 49 days in 1988 are now killed at 39 days.
The consequence of this change is that the brooding period now takes up a much bigger proportion of the whole growing period and is more important in the final performance of the flock. Over the same 10 year period, the equipment used in brooding and starting chickens has changed, and some of these changes have significant consequences for the well-being of the day-old chick.
Our customers have become more focussed on the predictability of performance and uniformity of the product at all stages, especially in the processing plant. Many features of broiler management can affect uniformity and, in some cases, small changes in management technique can make a previously unimportant factor critical (e.g. the need for more feeding space once feed intake control is initiated) This Ross Tech is aimed at encouraging better general management and especially brooding management for broiler flocks, to improve performance and uniformity
Heat stress can significantly impact the productivity of poultry flocks. The thermoneutral zone for chickens is 18-25°C, above which heat loss mechanisms are less effective and birds rely more on evaporative cooling. When temperatures exceed the thermoneutral zone, birds must expend more energy to maintain normal body temperature, diverting energy away from growth and production. High temperatures combined with high humidity further increase heat stress on birds. Proper management of ventilation, drinking water, and feeding can help mitigate negative impacts of heat stress on performance.
Stress, Poultry, heat and Cold Stress, Thermoregulation in Poultry, Behavioral Changes in Poultry, Housing Management, Feeding, Breeding Management in Stress, Diseases in Stress
Stress management is important for poultry as birds have limited resources for growth and responding to environmental changes. Cold stress is more dangerous than heat stress as it causes more fat deposition and weight gain in birds, leading to long term problems and economic losses. During heat stress, birds cannot maintain temperature and pant to cool down. This reduces performance. Proper housing ventilation and evaporative cooling can help alleviate heat stress. Feeding fat, vitamins, and electrolytes supplemented diets and providing plenty of fresh, cool water can also help birds better handle stress.
The document discusses the management of poultry during winter months. Key points include maintaining proper ventilation to prevent respiratory diseases, keeping litter dry and at least 3 inches deep, increasing feed energy levels, ensuring a continuous fresh water supply, and preventing diseases through biosecurity, vaccination, and treating for parasites. Proper housing, ventilation, litter, feeding, watering, and disease management are essential for poultry health and productivity during winter.
Light stimulation is important for egg production in layers. The length and intensity of light received by birds daily impacts egg production, growth, and physiology. Light stimulates the pituitary gland to release hormones that regulate sexual maturity and egg laying. During the growing period, decreasing light hours can delay sexual maturity by up to 3 weeks. During the laying period, a minimum of 16 hours of light per day is needed for maximum egg production. Proper light management through intensity, duration, placement and cleaning of bulbs is important for bird health and productivity.
This document discusses management of brooding chicks in hot climates. It covers the types of brooding including natural brooding with hens and artificial brooding using brooders. Different types of brooders like gas, electric, and coal brooders are described. The document provides guidance on preparing the shed to receive chicks, including setting up brooder guards and maintaining optimal brooding temperatures. Signs of heat stress in birds and management strategies to combat heat stress like increased ventilation, water management, and feed management are also summarized.
Nutritional factors affecting hatchability include the nutrition of breeding stock. Deficiencies or imbalances in protein, energy, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals in the diets of breeding hens can negatively impact fertility, egg quality, and embryonic development, decreasing hatchability. Maintaining optimal ratios of nutrients is important, as excess or insufficient levels of certain nutrients can also reduce hatchability. Proper handling and storage of fertilized eggs further influences hatchability rates.
Heat stress occurs when animals are exposed to temperatures above their optimal range and can have detrimental impacts. For chickens, their normal body temperature is 41°C and their optimal growing temperature is 21-24°C. When temperatures exceed this range, chickens begin panting to cool down through evaporative cooling, which leads to respiratory alkalosis and electrolyte imbalances that decrease performance and increase mortality. Supplementing electrolytes can help balance acidity but increases litter moisture, while supplements like betaine improve performance without worsening litter conditions.
1. The most important modern commercial turkey breeds for meat production are the Nicholas breed, Hybrid breed, and BUT (British United Turkey) breed.
2. Nicholas breeds come in two strains - Nicholas 300 which reaches 10.15kg for females and 18.15kg for males by 18 and 22 weeks, and Nicholas 700 which reaches 12.94kg for females and 23.25kg for males by 22 and 24 weeks.
3. Turkeys have higher growth rates and dressing percentages than broiler chickens, sheep, and cattle, making them more efficient for meat production. A single large turkey can provide the amount of meat from over ten broiler chickens.
This document discusses various types of equipment used in poultry farming. It describes incubators for hatching eggs, different types of watering systems like basin and jar or nipple drinkers. It also outlines various feeding systems such as linear troughs, circular troughs, and automatic cage feeders. Other equipment covered includes brooders, nests, perches, debeakers, candlers, ventilation fans, sprayers, and sensors. Maintaining proper equipment is essential for successful poultry farming operations.
This document discusses ways to improve 7-day weights in broiler chicks through management and dietary actions. Key management actions include maintaining optimal brooding temperatures and humidity, providing adequate litter, feed availability, and light. Dietary actions focus on using highly digestible pre-starter feeds fortified with additives like organic acids, phytogenics, hydrolyzed proteins, animal plasma, and enzymes to support gastrointestinal development in young chicks. Achieving a 7-day weight of 180g or more through these actions can lead to increased final body weights and improved performance.
This document outlines best practices for breeder management, including general farm rules, cleaning protocols, environmental conditions, feeding practices, and egg collection. Key points include maintaining all-in/all-out production, proper sanitation, temperature and humidity control, balanced nutrition and controlled feeding, sex-separated housing as birds mature, and frequent egg collection and storage. The goal is optimal health, growth, and production efficiency of breeder flocks to maximize hatchability and chick quality.
The objective of a defined feeding management program is to supply a range of balanced diets that satisfy the nutrient requirements at all stages of development & that optimize efficiency and profitability without compromising bird welfare or the environment.
This document provides an overview of poultry nutrition and feeding. It discusses the commercial poultry production industry and factors that influence feed costs such as disease control and genetic improvement. It describes the general steps in poultry diet formulation and common feed ingredients such as corn, soybean meal, fish meal, and supplemental vitamins and minerals. The document also outlines the nutritional needs and common diet types for different stages of growth in chickens, turkeys, and laying hens including starter, broiler, growing, and laying diets.
Broiler poultry farming and backyard poultry managementDr Alok Bharti
This document discusses broiler poultry farming and backyard poultry management. It covers topics like housing preparation, brooding management, ventilation, litter management, vaccination schedules, and heat stress control. It also discusses important diseases and the significance of backyard poultry in Jharkhand, India, listing commonly used backyard varieties like Gamapriya, Vanaraja, and Jharsim and their benefits.
Major ingredients in poultry feed include corn, wheat, and sorghum as carbohydrate sources; soybean meal as a protein source; and vegetable oils and animal fats as fat/oil sources. Chickens cannot synthesize 11 amino acids that must be included in their diet. Feed is formulated based on the bird's life stage and purpose (egg-laying or meat production) and can be mash, pellets, or crumbles. Nutrient specifications vary between starter, grower, developer, and layer diets for egg-laying hens and between starter, grower, and finisher diets for broilers raised for meat.
This document discusses factors that affect egg quality, including genetics, feed quality, environment, age of hens, and diseases. It provides examples of problems with shell quality, egg white quality, and yolk quality, along with the potential causes and recommended corrective measures. Some of the key factors mentioned are age of hens, calcium intake, temperature, humidity, handling practices, and preventing diseases through vaccination. Replacing older hens or molting hens is recommended to improve egg quality over time.
This document discusses layer management strategies for different seasons. It outlines that the environment, including temperature, impacts layer performance. There are three main seasons in India - winter, summer, and rainy. Specific management practices are needed for each season to address environmental stresses and optimize production. For winter, ventilation is important while extending daylight hours can boost egg production. In summer, adequate cooling and water are critical to prevent heat stress. During rainy season, litter and housing must be kept dry to prevent disease. Key factors like housing, ventilation, feeding, and water management must be adapted to seasonal conditions.
This document provides information on poultry feed formulation by Dr. C. Seenivasan. It discusses the process of quantifying feed ingredients to meet poultry nutrient requirements. It describes different feed types and classifications of ingredients including protein sources, energy sources, vitamins, and minerals. The document outlines the nutrient requirements for broilers and layers at different growth stages. It also discusses the poultry digestive system and key aspects of least cost feed formulation such as raw material and processing costs. Sample feed formulations are provided for broiler pre-starter, starter, and finisher feeds.
The document discusses different systems for feeding poultry, including ad libitum feeding (free choice feeding), controlled feeding such as forced feeding, restricted feeding, and phase feeding. Restricted feeding involves limiting the amount of feed given to birds below their normal intake in order to control body weight and delay sexual maturity. Phase feeding involves changing the protein level of the laying hen diet during different phases of egg production to match their nutrient requirements.
Genetic progress over the last 10 years has steadily improved broiler economic performance. One component of this is growth potential which has increased each year by 60 grams at six weeks of age. In order to achieve a standard processing weight (of e.g. 2kg), the age at which a flock of broilers are killed has fallen by, on average, 1 day per year over this time. Birds of 2kg that were killed at 49 days in 1988 are now killed at 39 days.
The consequence of this change is that the brooding period now takes up a much bigger proportion of the whole growing period and is more important in the final performance of the flock. Over the same 10 year period, the equipment used in brooding and starting chickens has changed, and some of these changes have significant consequences for the well-being of the day-old chick.
Our customers have become more focussed on the predictability of performance and uniformity of the product at all stages, especially in the processing plant. Many features of broiler management can affect uniformity and, in some cases, small changes in management technique can make a previously unimportant factor critical (e.g. the need for more feeding space once feed intake control is initiated) This Ross Tech is aimed at encouraging better general management and especially brooding management for broiler flocks, to improve performance and uniformity
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Strategic approach to combat heat stress in poultry
1. Strategic approaches to combat
Heat Stress
Dr. Md. Aminul Islam
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Heat Stress
2. Heat Stress? The Consequence of occurrence
LCT
(Low Critical Temperature)
25
0
C
18
0
C
Thermoneutral Zone
Regulate heat loss
Normal Temperature
No Sign of stress
Cold
Stress
UCT
(Upper Critical Temperature)
Slow panting Fast Panting
Maximum heat loss
Failure in thermoregulation
Heat Loss > Heat Production Heat Loss = Heat Production Heat Loss < Heat Production
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3. The ways of heat loss in excess into the body
Radiation Distance Objects
Electromagnetic waves transfer body heat
through the air towards cooler objects. The
higher the difference in temperature, the
more heat is lost from the surface of the body.
Convection Surrounding air
Heat from body parts such as the comb,
wattles and wings is naturally lost to cooler
surrounding air.
Conduction In direct contact
Heat is transferred from the body to a cooler
surface when both are in direct contact. Birds
can for example sit on litter or lean against
cage wire to lose body heat.
Evaporation Breathing
Panting is shallow open-
mouth breathing which allows
heat loss via evaporation of
water from the mouth &
respiratory tract.
Excretion Faces
Heat also losses with water in faces.
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5. Heat Index, Temperature & Humidity relationship
Heat Index < 70
Bird’s comfort zone
No action is required
Right time for preparation
Heat Index 70-75
Start taking action
Increase Ventilation
Increase fan speed
Can use misters
Be sure drinking & ventilation is working
Heat Index 76-81
Danger time, birds are in stress
Maximize air speed @ 1.8-2 meter/second
Adjust nutrition to compensate
Provide cool water
Closely monitor the bird behavior.
Heat Index >81
Emergency Situation
Birds are in extreme stress
Avoid bird handling
Avoid vaccination
Don’t feed at hot time
Comfort Zone
Alert Zone
Danger Zone
Emergency
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6. BLOOD
BLOOD
SHELL GLAND
KIDNEY
Bird’s effort to cope with heat stress
1 Panting (Evaporative cooling)
Laborious work- Energy Loss
Respiratory alkalosis- Electrolyte imbalance, affect egg shell 25
breaths/minute
250
breaths/minute
LUNG
CO2 + H2O H2CO3 H+ + HCO3
-
HCO3
-
Ca+
Na+
K+ CO3
- + H+CaCO3
Carbonic anhydrase activity
pH
Ca2+
Ca2+
Ca2+
Electrolyte Imbalance
Lower the Egg Shell Quality
Reduce bone density
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Heat Stress
8. Bird’s effort to cope with heat stress
3 Shifting of visceral blood flow towards
peripheral circulation
4 Avoid crowding & Find cool
surfaces
Expend more time for comfort- get
less feed & suffer from psychological
stress.
Ischemia & Hypoxia
in enterocytes
Limiting Gut motility
Less Nutrient Uptake
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Saturday, April 10, 2021
Heat Stress
9. Bird’s Effort to cope with heat stress
5 Endocrine Response
Fight or flight response, increase heat rate,
BP, increase muscle activity, decrease
digestion & immune function
Adrenaline & Noradrenaline
Activation of adrenal
medulla & peripheral SNS
Activation of anterior
Pituitary Glands
CRF
Stimulation of adrenal
cortex
ACTH
Hyperglycemia, immunosuppressive,
Anti-inflammatory activity
Corticosteroid
Heat Stress
Sympathetic portion of
Autonomic Nervous system
Hypothalamus
SAM
Axis
HPA
Axis
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Heat Stress
10. Bird’s Effort to cope with heat stress
5 Endocrine Response
Adrenaline: fight or flight response
Blood Pressure ↑
Heart rate ↑
Muscle activity ↑
Respiration ↑
Digestion ↓
Immune Function ↓
Chronic Stress: Major production loss occurred
Cell damage by ROS
Increase Pathogen susceptibility
Decrease production performance
Hamper egg shell quality
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Saturday, April 10, 2021
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11. Oxidative Stress, a consequence of heat stress
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
[peroxides, superoxide, hydroxyl radical, singlet oxygen & alpha-oxygen]
O2 + e− → •O−
2
Normal
Physiological
Response
Redox State
[ROS Production+ Detoxification=0]
Superoxide (•O−
2 ) produces hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
2 H+ + •O−
2 + •O−
2 → H2O2 + O2
H2O2 in turn may be partially reduced, thus forming hydroxide
ion & hydroxyl radical, or fully reduced to H2O.
Environmental
Stress Condition
Oxidative Stress
[Increase ROS]
Damage of DNA or RNA
Lipid peroxidation
Oxidations of amino acids
Deactivation of enzymes
Cellular Damage (Mitochondria)
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12. Gut Health: The enterocyte is most vulnerable to ROS
2 Alteration of intestinal
Morphology
1 Alteration of intestinal
Tight Junction
Lower total & relative weight of SI
Shorter jejunum & duodenum
Shorter villi
Reduced absorption areas
3 Change in the intestinal
Microbiota
Leaky gut favors pathogens
Dysbacteriosis
Leaky Gut
Syndrome
Intestinal cell death by
Ischemia & Hypoxia
ROS effects on intestinal
tight junction
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13. Immune function falls on heat stress
Heat Stress
Suppress
Immune Function
Lower levels if total circulation
antibodies, as well as lower specific
IgM & IgG level
Cortisol & Catecholamines
An increase in
Heterophils: Lymphosite ratio
Affect cellular trafficking,
proliferation, cytokine secretion,
Antibody production & cytolytic
activity
Lipid peroxidation of cell membrane
mainly T-lymphocytes
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15. Ultimate Effects of Heat Stress
Acid base imbalance
Leaky gut syndrome
Gut Health disturbances
Impaired immunity
Electrolyte imbalances
Reduce Egg shell integrity
Target allthe
Effects to Mitigate
Reduce bone integrity
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17. Keep House Cool
as much as possible
Proper ventilation
Misters/Spraying
Humidity monitoring
Use of fan & exhauster
Lighting schedule
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
10%
The
Comfort
Zone
Death Zone
Fan & misters is not effective
Only Air conditioning is Effective
Death Zone
Risk increase with the increase of Rh
Fan can to minimize death
Evaporative cooling
Use of Fan & Misters are useful
Bird can
control the own
temperature.
But your help
is required.
Set house in a proper direction
to facilitate ventilation
Implantation around the farm
can reduce hot air entrance into the farm
Rh>80%
Rh<80%
19. Help birds
to comfort & ease
Cool water & with easy access
Provide more space
Avoid feeding at hot time
Manage Feed sets
Create wind chill effects
Stock Density
Keep proper uniformity in flock
Increasing floor space helps bird to loss heat
Age (Days)
Floor Space
(Sq.ft)/Bird
Floor Space
(Sq.ft)/1000 Birds
1-4 0.3 300
5-7 0.4 400
8-10 0.5 500
11-15 0.8 800
>16 1.2 1200
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22. Pay attention on
Nutrition
Energy balance in feed
Use amino acid profile
Electrolyte Balance
DEB Balance
Energy balance
The concentration of energy can be increased
by 10% during heat stress.
Need to select the raw material which have
digestive coefficient more then 85%.
Fat should be increased by 2 to 3% (<5% ) at
the cost of CHO without changing ME.
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28. Keep cellular water content by
Use of Osmolytes
Betaine (Osmolyte)
Heat Stress
In order to maintain the water balance in the cells, increase
the Na+/K+ pump across the cell membranes.
Water loss
in respiration
Water loss due to
Leaky gut syndrome
Loss energy
Dehydration
Osmolyte/Betaine
Increase osmotic function
Cell less rely on
Na+/K+ pump
Prevent Dehydration
Less energy production
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29. Looks on the
Opportunistic
Necrotic Enteritis
Coccidiosis
Mycotoxin
Other Infections
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https://www.heatstress.info/heatstressinfo/Heatstressincattlepoultryandswine/BiochemistryofdietaryelectrolytebalanceinPou/tabid/2214/Default.aspx
The end products of
metabolism within the cells are usually acids, which means there is an increase
in hydrogen ions [H+] these are neutralised by bicarbonate [HCO3].
An increase in the ambient housing temperature from 21.1 to 32.2°C caused a drop in feed intake of about 9.5% per bird/day from the first week to the sixth week of age. When ambient temperature rose from 32.2 to 37.8°C, it caused a further drop in feed intake of 9.9% per bird/day, as compared to 21.1°C (North and Bell, 1990)
Body weight of broilers at six weeks of age was decreased by about 14.3% and 21.2% at 32.2°C and 37.8°C, respectively (North and Bell, 1990) and even up to 34% at 32.2°C as compared to 21.1°C (Cheng et al., 1997).
H+ + HCO3 ---> H2CO3 ---> H2O+ CO2
Lactic Acid+NaHCO3 --->H2CO3 ---> H2O+ CO2
High ambient temperature also reduces thyroid activity in poultry. Plasma T3 and T4, important growth promoter in animals and are reduced at high temperature. In addition, heat stress stimulates the release of corticosterone and catecolamines and initiates lipid peroxidation in cell. During heat stress, plasma protein is reduced and markedly increased blood glucose concentrations. Such high ambient temperature results in decreases in serum vitamin and mineral concentrations in poultry as well as in human.
Corticosterone can affect protein synthesis in the muscles.
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