[Olayiwola]

When birds experience stress (from heat, overcrowding, handling, poor nutrition, etc.), their bodies release stress hormones like corticosterone, which:

1. Suppresses the immune system

2. Reduces white blood cell production

3. Slows down antibody response

4. Increases susceptibility to pathogens (viruses, bacteria, parasites).

[Md Ahidul]

Thanks

[Ayodeji]

Stress factors weaken the immune system in poultry, making them more susceptible to diseases by reducing their ability to fight off infections.

[Md]

Reduce immune system & physical behavior.

[Md Abdul Bari]

Stress factors significantly contribute to disease susceptibility in poultry by weakening their immune system and making them more vulnerable to infections. Here’s how:

1. Immune Suppression: Stress triggers the release of hormones like corticosteroids, which suppress immune function. This makes it harder for birds to fight off pathogens.

2. Disruption of Normal Behavior: Stressed birds often eat less, rest poorly, and may engage in aggressive behavior, which further compromises their health and increases the risk of injury and infection.

3. Increased Corticosterone Levels: Elevated stress hormones can interfere with the body’s normal inflammatory and immune responses, lowering resistance to diseases like Newcastle disease, coccidiosis, and infectious bronchitis.

4. Gut Health Disturbance: Stress (from overcrowding, heat, poor diet, etc.) can disrupt gut microbiota, leading to digestive issues and promoting growth of harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella

[Amir]

Stress in poultry can significantly increase disease susceptibility by weakening the immune system, impairing natural defense mechanisms, and disrupting the gut microbiome

[Md Ahidul]

Hmm

[Md.Rejuan Hossain]

Good initiative

[Bello Bashir]

Stress factors in poultry, such as heat stress or poor management practices, weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to diseases by disrupting physiological functions and reducing the body’s ability to fight infections.

[Md Ahidul]

Yes

[MUHAMMAD]

Stress factors weaken the immune system in poultry, making birds more susceptible to diseases.

[Muhammad Zeeshan Asghar]

@everyone Please