Poultry sector feels the heat as bird deaths rise; farmers hit hard
The Hindu·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India's poultry sector faces severe losses as extreme summer heat increases broiler chicken mortality across multiple states. High temperatures and humidity reduce feed intake, slow growth, and increase disease vulnerability. Farmers implement additional ventilation and cooling measures to protect birds from deadly conditions.
Key Entities
IndiaPoultry sectorBroiler chickensHeat waveFarmers