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Rearing chickens at high altitudes

Efficient poultry production around the world much depends on local circumstances. High altitude conditions for example, are more difficult than at sea level. This begins in the incubation stage, but is also a matter of concern during the growing period. Adequate measures are needed in such cases to obtain the best out of a hatching egg.
By Dr Salah H. Esmail , Cairo, Egypt The term “altitude” is commonly used to mean the height above sea level. The high altitude areas are characterised mainly by low... read more »

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