The Effects of UV-A Light Provided in Addition to Standard Lighting on Plumage Condition in Laying Hens

The Effects of UV-A Light Provided in Addition to Standard Lighting on Plumage Condition in Laying Hens

Natural light with ultraviolet spectrum (UV) influences the birds´ perception, the reflectivity of their plumage and affects bird behavior. Therefore, in Germany, laying hens kept in barns should be provided with daylight inlets. Nevertheless, lighting in laying hen houses with a UV proportion is no...

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Main Authors: Birgit Spindler, Tammo Weseloh, Christina Eßer, Sarah Katharina Freytag, Lea Klambeck, Nicole Kemper, Robby Andersson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
behavior
behavioral disorder
feather loss
feather pecking
cannibalism
injury
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/1106

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