Broiler behavior differs from males to females when under different light wavelengths

Paixão, Sandro José; Mendes, Angélica Signor; Possenti, Marco; Sikorski, R; Vale, Marcos Martinez do; Souza, Cléverson de; Guimarães, Bruno; Moura, Daniella Jorge de; Nääs, Irenilza de Alencar; Nunes, Isadora Bischoff

doi:10.1007/s11250-022-03188-6

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“…Combining green and blue light was found to improve broiler development and boost chicken welfare and performance (Oke, et al, 2021). Green light was found to have a natural effect on male Cobb broiler behavior, increasing their attendance at the bird feeder and decreasing idleness (José Paixão, et al, 2022). Briefly, the use of LED light, particularly blue and green, in broiler houses holds significant potential for improving the welfare of broiler chickens.…”

Section: Monochromatic Light and Broiler Behaviormentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of Light Wavelength on Growth and Welfare of Broiler Chickens – Overview and Future Perspective

Abdel-Moneim,

Siddiqui,

Shehata

et al. 2024

Annals of Animal Science

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Lighting in poultry production holds notable importance with the advancement and modernization of the industry, as it plays a significant role in the physiology and growth of broiler chickens. Increasing attention has been paid to the impacts of lighting management on growth performance, immune status, and welfare of meat-type chickens. It is essential to have an appropriate lighting regimen that includes the light source, intensity, duration, and wavelength of light to improve broilers’ growth and behavior. By manipulating various physiological, immunological, and behavioral activities, altering the color of light has been acknowledged as a potent managerial strategy capable of mitigating an array of stressors in broiler chickens. Assessing animal welfare is necessary for animal behavior and product quality perspectives. Birds have a unique visual system, and their behavior is primarily mediated by vision. Different monochromatic light regimes can affect feed conversion ratio, modulating broiler chickens’ systematic immune response and aggressive behaviour. With the advancement of lighting technology, new possibilities have emerged to enhance traditional lighting programs in poultry houses. This review integrates recent findings on the use of monochromatic light and its impact on broilers’ welfare, growth, and physiological response.

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Section: Monochromatic Light and Broiler Behaviormentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(José Paixão, et al, 2022) Using LEDs, there are six groups: pure blue (PB), brilliant blue (BB), sky blue (SB), green blue (GB), pure green (PG), or white (W).…”

Section: Cobb Chicksmentioning

confidence: 99%