Poultry Pharm Heat Stress Plus

Heat stress striking your broilers at this time of year is a great fear for many broiler growers. Integrators manage catching and kill programmes to prevent welfare situations arising as best they can, as with increased holiday traffic on the roads, this can potentially cause collection vehicles destined for the production plant to stand still on motorways in the blazing heat. As temperatures rise, birds tend to sit down and put their wings out away from their bodies and pant, losing heat through the circulatory and respiratory systems. If temperatures rise to an critical limit of 4 ͦc above the bird’s core body temperature of 41 ͦc, the bird will die. Aside of the contingency plans you have in place regarding ventilation strategy and cooling the birds in an emergency, you can also use an oral preparation to minimise physiological damage. This preparation is also a good plan to use before catching, to set birds up for the journey to the slaughterhouse. From our new Poultry Pharm range, Heat Stress Plus contains electrolytes, energy, antioxidants and specialist ingredients. Vitamin C supports the bird’s ability to thermo-regulate and electrolytes maintain salt balance and prevent dehydration. Betaine helps to maintain hydration and gut health. As birds do not move much during high temperatures, energy has been included to sustain them and antioxidants, to work on immune function. This supports the integrity of the gut, keeping digestion and nutrient absorption on track through predicted and emergency situations of high temperatures.

Poultry Pharm Heat Stress Plus costs £5.23 per 1000 litres of diluted product. It is sold in 5 litre containers at £26.16 plus VAT.

For more information about the product contact your vet, or to order contact dispensary on 01392 872930.