Effects of Ultraviolet Light Supplementation on Pekin Duck Production, Behavior, and Welfare

Effects of Ultraviolet Light Supplementation on Pekin Duck Production, Behavior, and Welfare

Ducks, like other domestic poultry species, can visualize the ultraviolet (UV) portion of the light spectrum; however, the importance of UV light radiation in artificially lit duck growout facilities remains unknown. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of UV light supplementatio...

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Main Authors: Gabrielle M. House, Eric B. Sobotik, Jill R. Nelson, Gregory S. Archer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
duck
lighting
welfare
ultraviolet
behavior
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/5/833

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