Poultry authorities in the Cuban province of Artemisa, in the west of the island, reported that almost 400 chickens drowned on their farms, as a result of the storm that brought heavy rains, winds and hailstorms last weekend.
According to a report from the local newspaper El Artemiseño, heavy rains and the poor condition of the roofs of the warehouses in the Artemisa poultry farms caused the death of birds due to drowning, mainly in the UEB Ciro Redondo. A total of 373 birds were lost here, which represents a significant impact on poultry production in the province. All this in the middle of a food crisis.
Additionally, on the farms, “Tomás Orlando Díaz” and “El Paisaje”, although no drownings were reported, some birds got wet due to the same conditions. And thus almost 400 chickens were lost on a Cuban farm.
In this regard, the director in charge of the UEB Ciro Redondo, mentioned that measures are being taken to prevent this type of situation from being repeated in the future, such as repairing the roofs of the warehouses, although they do not have all the material conditions. for it.
Rainfall is an important factor in poultry production as it can affect the health of birds and the quality of eggs.
Almost 400 chickens drown on a Cuban farm and other losses
The intense rains on March 22 and 23 significantly affected the Base Business Units (UEB) and Agricultural Labor Collectives of the Artemisa Poultry Company. In addition to the loss of almost 400 chickens on a Cuban farm, there were more material losses.
The damage includes damages to the roofs of the warehouses, mainly in the José Martí Labor Collective, where damage is recorded in warehouses 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The deterioration of 500 zinc tiles and damage to the roofs were reported. steel structures. Damage to power lines, which has generated interruptions in the power supply to the facilities.
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