Description of Light Environment in Broiler Breeder Houses with Different Light Sources—And How It Differs from Natural Forest Light
Light is a key factor in poultry production; however, there is still a lack of knowledge as to describing the light quality, how to measure the light environment as perceived by birds, and how artificial light compares with the light in the natural forest habitats of their wild ancestors. The aim of...
Main Authors: | Guro Vasdal, Kathe Elise Kittelsen, Fernanda Tahamtani, Dan-E. Nilsson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/23/3408 |
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