The poultry sector is one of the fastest growing sectors. Poultry production plays a vital role in providing employment, income, animal protein for both urban and rural population apart from providing manure for crops. Although there is an increase in the supply of meat in the world, factors such as the handling, housing and rearing of birds in addition to disease control limit the progress of this industry still. In monsoon season rainfall can occur continuously for many days leading to an increase in relative humidity and a reduction in temperature; hence affecting both the quality and quantity of feeding, while wind speed also has an impact on the outbreak of diseases. These changes affect the production of birds, most especially laying birds, as the egg production is reduced in extremely cold or hot weather. This reduction in egg production occurs because when there are extreme cold or hot conditions, these birds are stressed, and their ability to withstand diseases or immune sys
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