Comparative assessment of growth performance, heat resistance and carcass traits in four poultry genotypes reared in hot‐humid tropical environment

This study investigated the impact of heat stress on growth and carcass traits in four poultry genotypes—Giriraja, Country chicken, Naked Neck and Kadaknath reared in a hot and humid tropical environment. Birds from all genotypes had ad libitum access to feed and water while being challenged with consistently high environmental temperatures in the experimental shed. Daily diurnal meteorological data were recorded inside and outside the shed. The study specifically examined growth variables and carcass characteristics. Significant differences (p