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Broiler performance when reared under various light sources.

N G Zimmermann1

  • 1Department of Animal Sciences, Washington State University, Western Washington Research and Extension Center, Puyallup 98371-4998.

Poultry Science
|January 1, 1988
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Modern energy-efficient light sources may impact broiler growth, but results vary. Incandescent lights can be replaced with efficient alternatives without harming broiler performance, though consistent differences were not observed across all trials.

Area of Science:

  • Animal Science
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Poultry Science

Background:

  • Broiler production relies on optimizing growth performance.
  • Energy-efficient lighting is increasingly adopted in poultry houses.
  • Different light sources emit varying wavelengths that may influence biological processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of various energy-efficient light sources on broiler growth performance.
  • To compare broiler body weight, feed conversion, and livability under different light spectra.
  • To determine if modern lighting can replace traditional incandescent bulbs without negative effects.

Main Methods:

  • Three trials were conducted with approximately 3,600 broilers each.
  • Broiler body weight, feed conversion, and livability were measured.

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  • Light sources compared included incandescent, various fluorescent, PL-5, high-pressure sodium, and low-pressure sodium lamps.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences in livability were observed across light treatments in any trial.
    • Warm white fluorescent light showed superior body weight compared to incandescent in one trial.
    • Different energy-efficient sources yielded varied results, with no consistent advantage across all comparisons.

    Conclusions:

    • Energy-efficient light sources can potentially replace incandescent bulbs in broiler production.
    • While some specific light sources showed advantages, consistent performance differences were not observed.
    • Broiler growth performance is influenced by light source wavelength, but the effects are not uniform.