Summer always seems to linger this time of year. Sunglasses block the sun’s rays, beach sand warms your feet and cold beverages are topped with tiny umbrellas. Sounds like a great vacation for me, but the hot temperature and high humidity of summer bring the potential for heat stress in poultry.
In my observations, it is most interesting that in nearly every aspect of animal management — from the lighting program and ventilation system to handling procedures — these details of production affect quality of life, reproduction and growth, and often are reflected in poultry commodities.