Yeoju City Urgently Supplies 14 Tons of Immune Boosters to Minimize Livestock Damage from Heat Wave

Request to Lower Livestock Barn Temperatures with Misting Facilities and Roof Spraying
All-Out Efforts to Minimize Livestock Damage through Swift Response to the Heat Wave

Yeoju City in Gyeonggi Province has taken action to protect livestock vulnerable to heat stress by urgently providing 14 tons of immune boosters to minimize livestock damage caused by the heat wave.

A poultry farm located in Yeoju operates a misting system installed inside the livestock barn to lower the temperature of the barn. Photo by Yeoju City

According to Yeoju City on July 25, high temperatures and humidity during the summer cause severe stress to livestock, leading to reduced feed intake, stunted growth, decreased milk production and egg-laying rates, weakened immunity, increased susceptibility to various diseases, and a higher risk of death. Therefore, a proactive and swift response is essential.

The city will urgently supply 14 tons of immune boosters, including vitamin supplements, to approximately 760 livestock farms raising animals sensitive to high temperatures, such as chickens and dairy cows. This measure aims to strengthen the immunity of livestock exhausted by the heat wave and alleviate heat stress, and it is expected to provide practical help in preventing damage to livestock farms.

Kim Hyuntaek, head of the Livestock Division of Yeoju City, stated, "As the heat wave has continued before and after the rainy season, it is important to respond quickly to minimize damage to livestock farms." He also urged, "Please ensure timely administration of the supplied immune boosters, and actively implement measures to lower the temperature inside and outside livestock barns, such as operating misting facilities, spraying water on barn roofs, installing shading nets, and securing ventilation paths."

In addition, the city will continue to carry out preemptive measures such as inspecting water supply facilities, maintaining ventilation systems, and improving the environment around livestock barns in preparation for the heat wave. Field inspections and promotional activities will also be conducted in parallel.

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