Impact of Heat Stress on Poultry Production
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Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Behavioral and Physiological Effects of Heat Stress
3. Effect of Heat Stress on the Immune Response
4. Impact of Heat Stress on Poultry Production
5. Can Heat Stress Impact Food Safety?
6. Conclusion and Final Considerations
Conflict of Interest
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