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Winter Stress Makes Poultry More Vulnerable Than It Appears Winter is often assumed to be a safer season for poultry because heat stress is reduced. However, mortality rates in poultry farms frequently increase during colder months. This rise is not sudden or random—it is the result of accumulated stress, compromised immunity, and unmanaged hygiene challenges. Cold weather changes how poultry houses function. Ventilation is reduced, litter stays moist longer, and birds remain

1. Introduction Winter months bring a sharp increase in respiratory infections in poultry, especially Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD). Cold air, closed sheds and heavy moisture allow germs to spread quickly through the air. L44-P Poultry Protect  supports better air hygiene, helping reduce the conditions that lead to CRD outbreaks. 2. Why CRD Risk Increases in Winter During winter, poultry sheds remain closed to maintain warmth. This restricts airflow and traps moisture, am