South Jeolla Province provides additional aid to livestock farms amid heatwave concerns

South Jeolla Province is stepping up its support for livestock farmers facing the threat of prolonged heatwaves, announcing an additional 3 billion won in funding. This allocation is specifically earmarked for heat stress relief agents, a crucial measure to mitigate potential damage to livestock during the rising summer temperatures.

The province cited the increasing frequency of heatwaves and rising average summer temperatures due to climate change as reasons for heightened concern among farmers. The newly secured supplementary budget will enable the timely procurement and distribution of these relief agents to farms by the end of July. Officials have urged local governments to expedite the selection of beneficiaries to ensure prompt delivery.

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Food chickens are raised in dense conditions and sold after just 32 days, making them vulnerable to heatwaves. Mixing heat stress relief agents into their feed reduces mortality and increases their size.

These heat stress relief agents function as a type of supplementary feed. They are designed to help animals regulate their body temperature, combat loss of appetite during hot weather, and improve digestion. The ultimate goal is to reduce mortality rates among livestock, particularly vulnerable animals like broiler chickens, which are raised in high-density conditions and are sensitive to heat.

This additional funding is part of a broader initiative by the province to prevent summer livestock disasters. In total, South Jeolla Province is investing 21.8 billion won across seven projects. These include 10 billion won for livestock disaster insurance premiums, 6.1 billion won for heat stress relief agents (including the new allocation), and 1.3 billion won for heat-prevention facilities. Provincial officials emphasize the critical importance of these preventative measures, especially with forecasts predicting higher-than-average temperatures this summer.

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With forecasts predicting higher-than-average temperatures this summer, preventing livestock heat damage is paramount. We request the active cooperation of local governments for the timely supply of heat stress relief agents to minimize damage.