Cases of heat stroke in chickens confirmed in Pangasinan, Philippines

Published 2024년 5월 10일

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The Pangasinan Provincial Veterinary Office has confirmed cases of heat stroke in poultry due to extreme heat conditions, with the highest heat index recorded at 51°C on April 29, 2024. Some chickens have collapsed and died due to the heat and lack of regular water. The office is monitoring poultry farms and advising owners to implement preventive measures to reduce chicken mortality. Despite the increase in chicken mortality and price per kilo by 20 pesos, the office assures there is sufficient supply of chicken in the market.

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The Pangasinan Provincial Veterinary Office (OPVET) has confirmed cases of heat stroke in poultry amidst the scorching heat experienced in the province and the rest of the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the highest heat index recorded in Pangasinan was 51°C on April 29, 2024. Some chickens suddenly collapsed and died due to the intense heat, according to Dr. Aracely Robeniol, Officer-in-Charge of the Pangasinan Veterinary Office. "Sila talaga ay exposed sa extreme heat. Pangalawa, hindi na sila nabibigyan ng regular na tubig na inumin, kaya 'yan ang possible na nakikita naming [kaso] pagdating sa mga backyard raiser," Robenial said. OPVET continues to monitor poultry farms, as of this writing. Poultry farm owners were advised to implement preventive measures to prevent the increase in chicken mortality during the hot weather. OPVET assured there is an adequate supply of chicken in the market. ...

Source: Gmanetwork