Agri Hour: 19 October, Dr MacDonald Gayakaya

An increase in water consumption and signs of panting in poultry are just some of the symptoms of heat stress. According to Dr MacDonald Gayakaya, a state veterinarian in Kimberley in the Northern Cape, extremely high temperatures can have a negative effect on poultry farming. However, there are some ways in which poultry farmers can help their birds during the hot summer months. OFM News’ Elsabé Richard spoke to him about this…