Pengaruh Penyiraman Sebelum Proses Transportasi Terhadap Respon Fisiologis Ayam Broiler

Abstract

Broiler chickens are chickens used for the purpose of producing meat. The chicken farming industry is highly dependent on the transportation process, both from the location of the farm to the chicken slaughterhouse (RPA). This study aims to analyze the differences in the physiological response of broiler chickens to the treatment of being given water sprinkling and not being given water sprinkling before transportation Signs of stress in broiler chickens during transportation are increased heart rate, increased respiratory respiration, increased rectal temperature and decreased body weight. The livestock used were 78 broiler chickens ready for harvest this week, with an average weight of 1,843±0,023 g. The procedures carried out include loading, traveling, and unloading. The observed variables were microclimate, heart rate, respiration frequency, rectal temperature, weight loss. Data were analyzed using RAL factorial 2x2. The result showed that broiler chickens that received watering treatment had lower physiological response values and reduced body weight.