Heat, Haze Squeeze Livestock Farmers As Egg Output Falls
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Livestock farmers in Malaysia are spending more to protect animals from heat and haze, as some report lower egg, poultry, and milk production. Experts caution that haze alone cannot explain the losses.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Local livestock farmers are spending more to keep their animals cool and productive amid prolonged hot weather and haze, with some reporting lower egg, poultry and milk production.
The combination of heat, poor air quality, water shortages and feed costs is putting additional pressure on farmers, although veterinarians caution that it is difficult to determine whether falling productivity is caused by haze alone.
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- Sep 30, 2026
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