These findings suggest that broiler-targeted lighting programs, built on technology that is already affordable and widely available, could improve both productivity and welfare on commercial farms today.
Background:
Poultry are highly sensitive to lighting photoperiod, intensity, and color, yet little research has combined these components into a single broiler-targeted lighting program. This study evaluated an integrated dynamic LED lighting program and a further red-light dawn/dusk addition on broiler productivity, health, and welfare.