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Research Project: Improving Sustainability and Resiliency in Commercial Broiler Production

Location: Poultry Research

Title: An updated review on the effect of lighting management on broiler production and the environment of commercial houses

Author
item LINHOSS, J - Auburn University
item FALANA, O - Auburn University
item DAVIS, J - Auburn University
item Purswell, Joseph
item EDGE, C - Auburn University
item Olanrewaju, Hammed
item BAKER-COOK, B - Auburn University
item HANLON, C - Auburn University

Submitted to: World's Poultry Science Journal
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/17/2024
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary: Lighting programs and schedules are a key component of modern broiler production that are used to support growth, welfare, and health through the management of broiler behavior. As researchers and industry representatives continue to explore the use of new lighting equipment, technologies, and programs, it is important to have current summaries of the relevant research literature. This review paper explores the effects of lighting on broiler performance, welfare, health, and broiler house environmental conditions for the years 2018 – 2023. It includes the primary topics generally associated with broiler lighting (color, intensity, duration, source), but also includes the latest research available on natural lighting and efforts to characterize the lighting environment of commercial broiler houses.

Technical Abstract: Lighting programs and schedules are a key component of modern broiler production that are used to support growth, welfare, and health through the management of broiler behavior. As researchers and industry representatives continue to explore the use of new lighting equipment, technologies, and programs, it is important to have current summaries of the relevant research literature. This review paper explores the effects of lighting on broiler performance, welfare, health, and broiler house environmental conditions for the years 2018 – 2023. It includes the primary topics generally associated with broiler lighting (color, intensity, duration, source), but also includes the latest research available on natural lighting and efforts to characterize the lighting environment of commercial broiler houses.