Poultry farmers across the island are being encouraged to take proactive measures to manage heat stress in their flocks, as rising temperatures are expected in the coming months.
Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, noted that temperatures are expected to rise during the April to June period.
“Below normal rainfall is likely for April, May, and June. It means that we have to be aware and mindful of the heat stress on the animals, particularly for our most vulnerable livestock such as poultry… as...
