Battling heat stress

May 18, 2023 - 18:25

Many farmer are concerned that the extreme weather may make their poultry vulnerable to heat stress, ultimately affecting their growth and production.

As temperatures rise in many parts of Việt Nam, farmers are struggling to keep their animals cool. Many are concerned that the extreme weather may make their poultry vulnerable to heat stress, ultimately affecting their growth and production.

As temperatures are expected than average between May and July this year, farmers have been advised take measures to protect their animals from the adverse effects of the heat.

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