Climate Change and Poultry Production - A review

Abstract

Climate changes are one of the most significant aspects, which cause a threat to all human beings living on the planet Earth. Climate shifts may result from enduring human modifications, from internal natural processes to external pressures. People's diets are significantly influenced by chickens because many of them substitute poultry for red meat. Additionally, eggs are a highly nutrient-dense food item that is widely consumed globally. Despite the fact that the poultry industry is one of the most developed in the world, there is a misconception that it has little effect on global potential warming because, in contrast to ruminants, their digestive processes do not produce methane. Global warming and climate change have been demonstrated to have a significant impact on the chicken production subsector, despite the industry's little Greenhouse gas emission. One of the most significant environmental factors affecting poultry production globally is heat. Heat stress causes laying hens and broilers to suffer from decreased growth and egg production as well as diminished poultry and egg quality and safety. There is need to campaign to poultry farmers on how to reduce the effects of seasonal fluctuations on poultry production. Extension managers and other development organizations need to educate the poultry farmers more about the effects posed by seasonal fluctuations on poultry production. One way is to put energy-efficient systems, like solar power and energy-saving technologies, into place. Water management strategies that reduce the effects of water scarcity include rainwater collection and effective irrigation.