Effects of stocking density and feed restriction on performance, carcass, meat quality characteristics and some stress parameters in broilers under heat stress.

The article discusses research which examined the effects of stocking density and feed restriction on performance, carcass, meat quality and stress parameters in broilers under heat stress. Topics covered include the application of heat stress on broiler chicks, the comparison on the body weight and cumulative feed consumption of broilers and the suitability of a lower stocking density for the broilers under heat stress conditions in environmentally uncontrollable broiler houses.