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Title: Study on Heat Stress occurrence and management of Layer Chicken in Hathazari Upazilla, Bangladesh
Authors: Nizam, Sabiha
Keywords: Heat Stress, Layer, Production, Management
Issue Date: Sep-2022
Publisher: Chattogram Veterinary & Animal Sciences University
Abstract: The study presents the occurrence of heat stress in layer chicken and managemental measures for its prevention in different unions of Hathazari Upazilla under Chattogram district. 32 broiler farms in different unions were selected for the study. Simple Random sampling technique was followed for selection the layer farms. The average flock size found 800 in the study area. The estimated frequency of heat stress is 24.37% and the average mortality due to it is 2.6%. Heat stress issue is alarming threat for layer chicken industry. The farm owner adopted some measures but still they felt discouraged to rear layer due to such frequent occurrence and drastic change in the layer production in summer seasons. If the problems can be removed, proper guideline for prevention of heat stress in layer is provided, applying modernized managerial strategies can lessen the adverse effects of heat on egg production and its quality and people would be more encouraged to establish layer farms on a large scale in all seasons. The current baseline inspection provides an accurate picture of the state of inadequate heat stress management practices in the layer chicken farms in Hathazari Upazila. The findings of this report will play an important role in designing and creating a proper strategy for mitigating heat stress in layer chicken farms in Bangladesh
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