ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2024 39 About Alastair Thomas Alastair Thomas, Ph.D., is a Senior Director of U.S. Poultry Technical Services and Nutritional Health at Elanco. Thomas provides specialized feed additive and microbiology technical support to the poultry technical and marketing team for animal health product groups and services. • Lowering the population of birds in the house to improve air circulation, lessen competition for feed, and reduce environmental stress on birds • Adjusting feed schedules so birds eat when temperatures are cooler to encourage better food intake Readiness to combat heat stress among producers is vital for protecting flocks during warmer months and year-round. Skillful identification of heat stress symptoms safeguards the health and safety of flocks, and targeted strategies such as nutritional supplements, coccidiostats, adequate ventilation, and access to clean water are effective preventative measures to improve the comfort of birds’ environment and ensure productivity. Sources: 1. St-Pierre NR, Cobanov B, Schnitkey G. Economic losses from heat stress by US livestock industries. J Dairy Sci. (2003) 86:52–77. 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(03)74040-5 2. Fraley, GS. “Heat stress and poultry production: a comprehensive review.” NCBI, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/articles/PMC10591017/. Accessed 5 May 2024 3. Lara, L. J., & Rostagno, M. H. (2013). Impact of Heat Stress on Poultry Production. Animals, 3(2), 356369. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani3020356 4. Onagbesan, O. M., Uyanga, V. A., Oso, O., Tona, K., & Oke, O. E. (2023). Alleviating heat stress effects in poultry: Updates on methods and mechanisms of actions. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/ fvets.2023.1255520 Feeding your livestock right when it gets really hot: Looking for fresh ideas? Check out our nutritional and digital solutions! www.thermo-heatstress.com Because guaranteeing the thermal comfort of animals also means maintaining their performance and the income of breeders, the CCPA group has developed Thermo®, a complete range of solutions to meet the specific needs of each species: - High-end nutritional solutions with specific plant active ingredients combined with patented manufacturing technology. - Unique digital solutions, for manufacturers and breeders, in order to anticipate and better manage the impact of hot periods in breeding. Observe the thermal comfort of animals naturally
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