Brannan, Kelly Elizabeth2022-06-232022-06-232021-10Brannan, K.E. 2021, 'Heat stress prevention and performance: Evaluation of embryonic thermal manipulation and dietary fat source in market age broilers', AFMA Matrix, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 77-80, doi : 10.10520/ejc-vp_afma_v30_n4_a18.1236-345610.10520/ejc-vp_afma_v30_n4_a18https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/85918Heat stress continues to be a major economic issue for the poultry industry, particularly for modern commercial strains. Genetic selection for high-yield broilers has led to a disproportionate increase in body mass relative to body surface area, which has resulted in reduced heat dissipation and higher basal body temperatures.enPlaas MediaPoultry industryBroilersHeat dissipationBody massArticle