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Poultry stress index

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008090

A meteorological index designed to quantify the level of heat stress experienced by poultry, based on environmental factors such as air temperature and relative humidity. It provides a numerical value indicating the risk of heat-related illness or mortality in birds. This index is often used in agricultural meteorology to guide management decisions for poultry farms.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008090
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
AbbreviationPSI
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008090",
  "term": "Poultry stress index",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A meteorological index designed to quantify the level of heat stress experienced by poultry, based on environmental factors such as air temperature and relative humidity. It provides a numerical value indicating the risk of heat-related illness or mortality in birds. This index is often used in agricultural meteorology to guide management decisions for poultry farms.",
  "abbreviation": "PSI",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/poultry-stress-index/"
}

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