Udhampur, April 26 -- As a heatwave grips parts of Jammu and Kashmir, the Animal Husbandry Department in Udhampur district has initiated preventive measures to safeguard poultry at the Government Hatchery and Poultry Farm in Kallar.

Officials said on Saturday that steps are being taken to mitigate the impact of rising temperatures on birds, with a focus on maintaining proper environmental conditions and nutrition.

Assistant Manager of Poultry in Udhampur, Dr Surbhi Bharti, highlighted key precautions for poultry farmers to follow during the ongoing heatwave.

"We should provide proper ventilation to birds in this heat wave. Keep the windows open. Provide fans from both sides so the heat escapes outside. Provide the birds with cold water...