Light intensity preferences of broiler chickens is affected by breed, age, time of day and behaviour DOI Creative Commons

Jerine A.J. van der Eijk,

Tomás Izquierdo García-Faria,

Stephanie Melis

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 21, 2025

Light is an important aspect of broiler husbandry and management as it influences behaviour welfare. However, a lot remains unknown regarding preferences for light intensities, especially slower-growing broilers which are increasingly used in production systems the EU. We identified fast (F)- slower (S)-growing intensities relation to behaviour, age time day. Broilers were housed pens with four sections, each having one intensity (0.2, 20, 50 or 1000 lx). Both breeds showed more active behaviours at higher inactive lower intensities. They preferred when young older, S preferring lowest older. end start period, F highest Thus, could be create functional zones within house specific programs adapted day, taking into account breed differences. Furthermore, always present intensity, suggesting individual offering choice might beneficial

Language: Английский

Light intensity preferences of broiler chickens is affected by breed, age, time of day and behaviour DOI Creative Commons

Jerine A.J. van der Eijk,

Tomás Izquierdo García-Faria,

Stephanie Melis

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 21, 2025

Light is an important aspect of broiler husbandry and management as it influences behaviour welfare. However, a lot remains unknown regarding preferences for light intensities, especially slower-growing broilers which are increasingly used in production systems the EU. We identified fast (F)- slower (S)-growing intensities relation to behaviour, age time day. Broilers were housed pens with four sections, each having one intensity (0.2, 20, 50 or 1000 lx). Both breeds showed more active behaviours at higher inactive lower intensities. They preferred when young older, S preferring lowest older. end start period, F highest Thus, could be create functional zones within house specific programs adapted day, taking into account breed differences. Furthermore, always present intensity, suggesting individual offering choice might beneficial

Language: Английский

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