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<p>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.</p>
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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.

Impact of light wavelength on growth and welfare of broiler chickens: An overview and future perspective

Technical University of Munich Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability

Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture

Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture

Department of Animal Production and Breeding, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

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...

Impact of light wavelength on growth and welfare of broiler chickens: An overview and future perspective

Published Online: Oct 05, 2023

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Received: May 29, 2023

Accepted: Sep 13, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2023-0090

Keywords
monochromatic light, embryogenesis, growth, carcass quality, welfare, behaviour, broilers

© 2023 Abdel-Moneim Eid Abdel-Moneim et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Impact of light wavelength on growth and welfare of broiler chickens: An overview and future perspective

Published Online: Oct 05, 2023

Page range: -

Received: May 29, 2023

Accepted: Sep 13, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2023-0090

Keywordsmonochromatic light, embryogenesis, growth, carcass quality, welfare, behaviour, broilers

© 2023 Abdel-Moneim Eid Abdel-Moneim et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
monochromatic light, embryogenesis, growth, carcass quality, welfare, behaviour, broilers