Impact of Heat Stress on Poultry Health and Performances, and Potential Mitigation Strategies
Heat stress is one of the major environmental stressors in the poultry industry resulting in substantial economic loss. Heat stress causes several physiological changes, such as oxidative stress, acid-base imbalance, and suppressed immunocompetence, which leads to increased mortality and reduced fee...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/8/1266 |