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Optimize ventilation, adjust feed, and monitor closely to create a comfortable environment.","type":"text"}]}]},{"type":"list_item","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Don't underestimate the power of nutrition; feed additives and dietary supplements can offer valuable support during stressful periods.","type":"text"}]}]}]},{"type":"horizontal_rule"},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"As the year 2023 cemented itself as the hottest on record, the increasing reality of global climate change casts a long shadow over various industries, including poultry production. Poultry are particularly vulnerable to temperature fluctuations, experiencing significant health and productivity decline when exposed to thermal stress. With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, understanding the impact of thermal stress on poultry and developing effective management strategies are critical not only for bird welfare but also for the sustainability and profitability of the entire poultry production chain.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"Understanding Temperature’s Impact on Poultry.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Birds, like mammals, are warm-blooded and can maintain their own body temperature. Unlike mammals, birds do not have an absolute body temperature and can vary greatly. A bird’s core body temperature is normally around 41 °C (40 – 42 °C), but can get as high as 45 °C.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"A bird’s body functions most efficiently in the thermoneutral zone. This means that the bird maintains its body temperature without using additional energy for thermoregulation. 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A measure indicating the level of discomfort poultry is thought to experience because of the combined effect of temperature and humidity. Numerical values < 50 correlate with little to no heat stress; 50 – 57 correlates with mild heat stress; 58 – 66 correlates with moderate heat stress; 67 – 72 correlates with severe heat stress, and values > 72 correlate with extreme heat stress.","type":"text","marks":[{"type":"italic"}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Heat stressed poultry need to dissipate excess body heat and will exhibit certain behaviors to indicate that they are overheated. Poultry will exhibit increased panting as the most common sign. Birds experiencing heat stress often have increased water consumption and reduced feed intake, resulting in reduced productivity.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Increased dust bathing may help cool them down, and spreading or drooping their wings can increase airflow to their bodies. 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","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"The health of young calves has a significant impact on their entire lifespan, affecting growth rates, reproductive efficiency and even future milk production. In fact, calves are more susceptible to mortality during the first three weeks of life than during the rest of their rearing period, which makes this period extremely important, economically. 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","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Few organs in the body have such important functions as the kidneys and liver, yet they are often overlooked. Both are responsible for important metabolic processes necessary to sustain life, as well as the removal of toxins. The liver has many functions. It removes toxins from the blood, helps break down drugs, participates in energy metabolism, stores vitamins, and glycogen, aids in digestion, and produces proteins needed for blood clotting.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"The kidney is an amazing multi-purpose organ. It is designed to do much more than produce urine and remove metabolic waste. 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One such group are the mycotoxins—harmful secondary metabolites produced by molds that can have devastating health effects. Aflatoxin B1, ochratoxin A, fumonisin B1, zearalenone, and deoxynivalenol are the most common mycotoxins found in food and feed for pets and livestock.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Not only do mycotoxins themselves damage the gut and reduce its barrier function, but aflatoxin and ochratoxin, in particular, are known to cause liver and kidney damage in animals. Dogs are more susceptible to aflatoxins, in part due to their relatively low activity of the liver enzyme glutathione S-transferase. 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