Benefits of vitamin C against heat stress in poultry

Scientists in Pakistan looked at the beneficial effects of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) supplementation during periods of heat stress, a big threat to poultry in Pakistan. By: Z Abidin and A Khatoon Pakistan is an agro-livestock based economy with a poultry share of 55% in total agricultural GDP (21%). The environment in Pakistan remains hot and humid during July to August, which renders the survival of poultry critical during these months, as birds are more susceptible to changing environm