Poultry farmers urged to protect chickens amid severe heatwave conditions
Poultry farmers are facing significant challenges due to a severe heatwave, resulting in increased mortality rates among chickens. Veterinary officials are actively educating farmers on protective measures to mitigate the impact of the extreme temperatures. Recommendations include maintaining hydration, providing protein feed, and implementing cooling strategies in poultry facilities.
- ▪Many poultry farmers in districts like NTR, Eluru, and West Godavari have reported chicken deaths due to the heatwave.
- ▪Veterinary officials are advising farmers on heat management techniques to protect their birds.
- ▪This year's chicken mortality rate has exceeded 15%, higher than the usual 8-10% during summer.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 19:56:26 +0530 |
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Soaring mercury levels and intense heatwave conditions has created panic among poultry farmers in the State with many birds dying due to the heat.Poultry farmers reported that many places in NTR, Eluru, West Godavari, Krishna and other districts witnessed the death of chickens in the last few days. Following this, veterinary assistant surgeons and assistant directors of the Animal Husbandry Department visited villages and educated farmers on ways to protect the birds.Due to the severe heatwaves and high humidity levels in poultries, the deaths have been occurring, said the veterinary doctors.
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