Russia: Scientists record increased mortality of young chickens due to abnormal heat in Crimea

Published 2024년 9월 13일

Tridge summary

In 2024, scientists have noted a rise in the mortality of young farm animals in Crimea due to abnormal heat, compounded by a lack of productive precipitation and an atmospheric drought in August. This extreme heat has caused hyperthermia in farm animals and poultry, leading to reduced feed consumption, productivity, reproductive functions, and higher mortality rates. For example, broiler mortality has increased from the usual 5-6% to 6-7%. Sheep have avoided the sun during hot periods, opting for activity in cooler hours and needing more water. Early shearing in April has helped sheep manage the early heat onset in June.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Scientists have noted an increase in the mortality of young farm animals due to periods of abnormal heat in the Republic of Crimea, Vladimir Pashtetsky, head of the Crimean Research Institute of Agriculture (CRIA), told TASS. Abnormal heat is the main feature of 2024. According to the institute, the situation was complicated by the fact that there was no productive precipitation throughout the spring period. In the third ten days of August, a dangerous phenomenon was recorded - atmospheric drought. Pashtetsky said that due to global warming, hyperthermia of farm animals and poultry is also becoming one of the pressing problems today. "Overheating is accompanied by a decrease in feed consumption and, accordingly, productivity, reproductive functions, nervous disorders and an increase in mortality among young animals. Birds and rabbits are kept in cages in conditions created optimally for their maintenance. The standard mortality rate of broilers of meat crosses is 5-6%. An increase ...

Source: Kvedomosti