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| Author(s): |
Barros, Juliana de S. G.
[1]
;
Barros, Tarcio A. dos S.
[2]
;
Sartor, Karina
[1]
;
Raimundo, Janaina A.
[3]
;
Rossi, Luiz A.
[1]
Total Authors: 5
|
| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Fac Agr Engn, BR-13083875 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, Dept Integrated Syst, BR-13083872 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[3] Jaguariuna Univ Ctr, Dept Vet, BR-13911094 Jaguariuna - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
|
| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | POULTRY SCIENCE; v. 99, n. 3, p. 1369-1378, MAR 2020. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 1 |
| Abstract | |
The low uniformity in light distribution provided by conventional lighting systems installed in laying poultry can compromise the productive performance and egg quality of laying hens. Thus, the aim of the current study is to evaluate the effect of a linear lighting system with light-emitting diode (LED strip) on the productive performance and egg quality of laying hens, by comparing it to the conventional LED lamp lighting system. The study used Hy-Line Brown hens from a commercial production unit. Hen-day egg production (%), mortality rate (%), egg weight (g), albumen height (mm), Haugh unit, eggshell thickness, eggshell strength, and thermal-environment conditions were evaluated from the 19th to the 48th wk of age. The results have shown that LED strips were capable of improving egg production (P < 0.05) in comparison to LED lamps. Egg quality was not affected (P > 0.05) by the evaluated lighting systems throughout the experimental period. Results of the current study indicate that the homogeneous illuminance distribution provided by the linear LED strip lighting system at different cage floors improved egg production in comparison to the conventional LED lamp lighting system. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 14/22188-4 - Development of lighting system with LED technology for rural buildings. |
| Grantee: | Luiz Antonio Rossi |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |