Management of environmental temperature and rations for poultry production in the hot and humid tropics

The authors review studies that have been conducted to determine how environmental temperature affects productivity of poultry, and how these effects can be alleviated so that the bird will realize its full productive capacity. It is shown that temperature primarily affects production of poultry, me...

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Published in:International journal of biometeorology 1988-01, Vol.32 (4), p.247-253
Main Authors: Donkoh, A, Atuahene, C.C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
animal production
environmental control
farm management
feed rations
humid tropics
nutrient density
nutrient intake
poultry
temperature
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Summary:The authors review studies that have been conducted to determine how environmental temperature affects productivity of poultry, and how these effects can be alleviated so that the bird will realize its full productive capacity. It is shown that temperature primarily affects production of poultry, meat, and eggs through food consumption. A key factor in efficient weight gain and/or egg production of poultry is optimum nutrient intake. High environmental temperatures cause food intake to decrease and often result in inadequate nutrient intake contributing to poor performance. When nutrient intake is shifted by the influence of temperature on food intake, the adverse effect on productivity (growth or egg output) may be alleviated through improved feed formulation by adjusting the nutrient density to compensate for the altered intake of food. Improved feed management and better housing systems can partially compensate for low-feed intake caused by high environmental temperatures.
ISSN:0020-7128
1432-1254
DOI:10.1007/BF01080023