Behavior of Layers under Different Light Sources

Autor(es)

Tavares, B. O. ^[1] ; Pereira, D. F. ^[1] ; Bueno, L. G. F. ^[1] ; Silva, G. F. ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Sao Paulo State Univ Julio de Mesquita Filho, Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science; v. 17, n. 4, p. 511-516, OCT-DEC 2015.
• Citações Web of Science: 0

Resumo

ABSTRACT Light is an important factor in the management of laying poultry. The ideal lamp spectrum that provides the best welfare conditions still needs to be determined. Wavelength and light intensity influence poultry behavior and their welfare. This study evaluated the influence of four lamps types with different light spectra on the behavior of seventy 52-week laying hens. Incandescent, fluorescent, and sodium and mercury vapor lamps were set in a different poultry house each and supplied similar light intensities. Layer behavior was video-recorded three times weekly using video cameras installed on the ceiling. The effects of different wavelengths emitted by the light sources on layer behavior were evaluated by the Kruskal-Wallis median test. Results indicated that incandescent and sodium vapor lamps increased the occurrence of nesting, and of active behaviors, such as floor-scratching and pecking. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 10/19064-0 - Bem-estar e produtividade de poedeiras em função de diferentes fontes de iluminação
• Beneficiário: Leda Gobbo de Freitas Bueno
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular