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Managing Stress in Broiler Breeders: A Review

Ross Breeders, Inc., Veterinary Department, P. O. Box 155, Elkmont, AL 35620; Phone: (205) 732-4296; FAX: (205) 732-4751

Correspondence: A. Gregorio Rosales

Most of today's problems in broiler breeders are caused by combinations of factors such as management, stress, nutrition, immunosuppression, and exposure to disease agents. Stress is an important cause of reduced performance and increased susceptibility to disease. Broiler breeders are subjected to frequent stress factors, and therefore it is important to have an effective management program to minimize their effects on the performance and health of the birds. Identifying and managing factors that cause stress in broiler breeders is a critical part of a successful breeding program. This paper reviews stress in poultry and examines specific causes of stress in broiler breeders. Several management practices and an overall strategy to prevent and reduce the effects of stress are discussed.

Key Words: Broiler breeders • managing stress • stress