{"id":7759,"date":"2025-06-12T07:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T07:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jodoco.com\/protect-your-poultry-from-heat-stress\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T14:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T14:48:10","slug":"protect-your-poultry-from-heat-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jodoco.com\/en\/protect-your-poultry-from-heat-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Heat Stress in Poultry: Recognize the Signs and Minimize Production Losses"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7759\" class=\"elementor elementor-7759 elementor-6970\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-790d525 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"790d525\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8e5b52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8e5b52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2517\">When the outside temperature rises, it\u2019s not just the climate inside the barn that changes. Heat stress directly affects the health, feed intake, and performance of poultry. Especially in laying hens and fast-growing broilers, even a few hot days can lead to lower production performance and higher mortality rates.  <\/p><p data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2769\">By taking timely action, you can significantly limit the consequences. In this blog, you\u2019ll learn how to recognize heat stress, why poultry is so susceptible to it, and what management and nutritional measures can help keep your birds healthy and productive. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16840a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16840a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is poultry so susceptible to heat stress?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-817e9ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"817e9ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2976\">Unlike humans, chickens cannot sweat. They mainly dissipate excess heat by breathing faster and adjusting their behavior. <\/p><p data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3231\">When temperatures rise and humidity is high, this natural cooling system becomes less effective. The body uses more and more energy to cool down, leaving less energy available for growth, egg production, and immunity. The result is a chain reaction that affects both animal welfare and the bottom line.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd53b28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd53b28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can you recognize heat stress in poultry?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db68412 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db68412\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3451\">The first signs are often subtle, but they deserve immediate attention.<\/p><p data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3473\">Please note the following, among other things:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3685\"><li data-section-id=\"1gcwo83\" data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3521\">rapid breathing or panting with an open beak;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1o97bgz\" data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3566\">spread wings to dissipate heat;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1yp6c86\" data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3587\">less activity;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1bve5fh\" data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3608\">lower feed intake;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ezc8t3\" data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3631\">higher water consumption;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1x9yau5\" data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3685\">animals gathering around water lines or ventilation systems.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3754\">In laying hens, the following symptoms may also occur:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3819\"><li data-section-id=\"1srvz1c\" data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3777\">lower egg production;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"7w0b9\" data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3800\">thinner eggshells;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1itqany\" data-start=\"3801\" data-end=\"3819\">lighter eggs.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3852\">In broiler chickens, the following is often observed:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3936\"><li data-section-id=\"o9tc53\" data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3870\">slower growth;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"a4te5z\" data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3899\">poorer feed conversion;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"kzkuq1\" data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3936\">higher dropout rates on hot days.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e94f2f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e94f2f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What causes heat stress?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c77e52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c77e52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4098\">High outdoor temperatures obviously play an important role, but it\u2019s usually a combination of factors.<\/p><p data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4131\">Common causes include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4352\"><li data-section-id=\"1dnwtly\" data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4177\">high temperature and high humidity;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"yxeloz\" data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4203\">insufficient ventilation;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ofvgk4\" data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4231\">limited air circulation;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"i5kcv6\" data-start=\"4232\" data-end=\"4259\">a high occupancy rate;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jnghd0\" data-start=\"4260\" data-end=\"4290\">insufficient cool drinking water;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"fpoqaa\" data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4352\">foods that produce a lot of heat during digestion.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4414\">It is precisely that combination that determines how much stress animals are under.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b6e673 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b6e673\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical measures that make an immediate difference<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaad74c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eaad74c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"4474\" data-end=\"4522\">Good preparation prevents many problems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb50e71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb50e71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Optimize the barn climate<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-778f20a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"778f20a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-section-id=\"kdykj\" data-start=\"4558\" data-end=\"4591\">Ensure adequate ventilation.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1erdpux\" data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4618\">Check the airflow.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"km8752\" data-start=\"4619\" data-end=\"4652\">Prevent hot spots in the barn.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xlewa\" data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4700\">Keep the humidity as stable as possible.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b29ac20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b29ac20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Provide unlimited access to cool drinking water<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01a40db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01a40db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"4750\" data-end=\"4831\">During hot spells, water intake increases significantly. Therefore, check the following regularly: <\/p><ul data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"4946\"><li data-section-id=\"1217esv\" data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"4868\">the capacity of the drinking lines;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"10uys4b\" data-start=\"4869\" data-end=\"4900\">the water temperature;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"6036y7\" data-start=\"4901\" data-end=\"4916\">the water pressure;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"9obtqw\" data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4946\">the system&#8217;s hygiene.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc2bd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ffc2bd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adjust the food<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99024f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99024f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"4970\" data-end=\"5082\">During heat stress, animals eat less. That\u2019s why every kilogram of feed needs to provide as much nutritional value as possible. Consider, for example:  <\/p><ul data-start=\"5108\" data-end=\"5268\"><li data-section-id=\"ging5m\" data-start=\"5108\" data-end=\"5138\">a higher energy density;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1k44d6i\" data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5171\">easily digestible ingredients;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1bdnflz\" data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5210\">support for gut health;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1edco\" data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5268\">supplements that support the body&#8217;s natural defenses.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ffb0a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ffb0a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Nutrition Plays an Important Role<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3e1f59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3e1f59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"5321\" data-end=\"5379\">Heat stress does not only cause a decrease in feed intake. It also puts strain on the intestinal wall, metabolism, and fluid balance. Feeding strategies that include natural betaine and vitamin C can help animals cope with this physiological stress.  <\/p><p data-start=\"5575\" data-end=\"5650\">Research shows that natural betaine can help with, among other things:<\/p><ul data-start=\"5652\" data-end=\"5813\"><li data-section-id=\"160rk5u\" data-start=\"5652\" data-end=\"5679\">better osmoregulation;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1bdnflz\" data-start=\"5680\" data-end=\"5718\">support for gut health;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"on2npk\" data-start=\"5719\" data-end=\"5759\">more efficient use of water in the cells;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"abcli9\" data-start=\"5760\" data-end=\"5813\">maintaining performance in hot conditions.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5815\" data-end=\"5909\">Vitamin C also helps the body cope with oxidative stress, which increases during hot weather.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d2eed2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d2eed2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What solutions does Jodoco offer?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b13aab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b13aab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"5952\" data-end=\"6026\">Depending on the situation, different products can be used.<\/p><div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"><div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"6028\" data-end=\"6516\"><thead data-start=\"6028\" data-end=\"6055\"><tr data-start=\"6028\" data-end=\"6055\"><th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"6028\" data-end=\"6038\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Product<\/th><th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"6038\" data-end=\"6055\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Support<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"6084\" data-end=\"6516\"><tr data-start=\"6084\" data-end=\"6224\"><td data-start=\"6084\" data-end=\"6099\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jodoco.com\/en\/producten\/jodobet\/\"><strong data-start=\"6086\" data-end=\"6098\">Jodobet\u00ae<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td data-start=\"6099\" data-end=\"6224\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Natural betaine that supports osmotic balance and contributes to healthy intestinal function during hot weather.<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"6225\" data-end=\"6370\"><td data-start=\"6225\" data-end=\"6241\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jodoco.com\/en\/producten\/jodoplume\/\"><strong data-start=\"6227\" data-end=\"6240\">Jodoplume<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td data-start=\"6241\" data-end=\"6370\" data-col-size=\"lg\">A combination of natural betaine and organic acids to support metabolism, gut health, and feed efficiency.<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"6371\" data-end=\"6516\"><td data-start=\"6371\" data-end=\"6389\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jodoco.com\/en\/producten\/pure-c-beta\/\"><strong data-start=\"6373\" data-end=\"6388\">Pure C Beta<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td data-start=\"6389\" data-end=\"6516\" data-col-size=\"lg\">A combination of vitamin C and natural betaine to support the immune system and protect against oxidative stress.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><p data-start=\"6518\" data-end=\"6657\">These products can be administered through feed or drinking water, depending on your farm&#8217;s specific circumstances and the advice of your nutrition specialist.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef3974a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef3974a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d717f9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d717f9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"7130\" data-end=\"7356\">Heat stress is an annual risk in the poultry industry. By recognizing early warning signs and adjusting the house climate, drinking water, and feed accordingly, many negative effects can be mitigated. <\/p><p data-start=\"7358\" data-end=\"7504\">Feed solutions containing natural betaine, organic acids, and vitamin C can be a valuable addition to good management practices.<\/p><p data-start=\"7506\" data-end=\"7691\">Would you like to know which approach is best suited to your business? 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