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<p>Environmental changes have an impact on agriculture, especially the production of poultry. These changes have caused grave concerns that will negatively affect the health and productivity of chickens. We must consider illumination, density, and dietary aspects when determining the optimal environmental conditions for poultry rearing and output. Each of these variables influences the performance and behavior of birds uniquely. A crucial aspect of evaluating animal well-being is that it understands animal behavior. Artificial lighting has been widely investigated in poultry production over the last fifty years to enhance muscle gain and egg production while preserving an effective feed conversion ratio, bird health, and well-being. Yet, researchers and breeders still disagree over the ideal light quality and quantity, density, and feeding levels for poultry farming, particularly for chickens. This evaluation, therefore, covered the most up-to-date practical methods for enhancing illumination, density, and feeding-related aspects of poultry behavior, health, and production.</p>
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Environmental changes have an impact on agriculture, especially the production of poultry. These changes have caused grave concerns that will negatively affect the health and productivity of chickens. We must consider illumination, density, and dietary aspects when determining the optimal environmental conditions for poultry rearing and output. Each of these variables influences the performance and behavior of birds uniquely. A crucial aspect of evaluating animal well-being is that it understands animal behavior. Artificial lighting has been widely investigated in poultry production over the last fifty years to enhance muscle gain and egg production while preserving an effective feed conversion ratio, bird health, and well-being. Yet, researchers and breeders still disagree over the ideal light quality and quantity, density, and feeding levels for poultry farming, particularly for chickens. This evaluation, therefore, covered the most up-to-date practical methods for enhancing illumination, density, and feeding-related aspects of poultry behavior, health, and production.

Impacts of various lighting programs on chicken production and behaviour

Sher-e`-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir

Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, College of Medical Technology

Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences

Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Department of Biology, Faculty of Science

Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture

Annals of Animal Science

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Environmental changes have an impact on agriculture, especially the production of poultry. These changes have caused grave concerns that will negatively affect...

Impacts of various lighting programs on chicken production and behaviour

Published Online: Oct 21, 2023

Page range: -

Received: Feb 10, 2023

Accepted: Sep 28, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2023-0097

Keywords
poultry, light, color, intensity, duration, behaviour

© 2023 Shaista S. Nissa et al., published by Sciendo

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

Impacts of various lighting programs on chicken production and behaviour

Published Online: Oct 21, 2023

Page range: -

Received: Feb 10, 2023

Accepted: Sep 28, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2023-0097

Keywordspoultry, light, color, intensity, duration, behaviour

© 2023 Shaista S. Nissa et al., published by Sciendo

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

Keywords
poultry, light, color, intensity, duration, behaviour