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Improved water and feed consumption with LED lighting

28-09-2015 | |
Birds prefer to have high light intensity when active, and low light intensity when resting. [Photo: Henk Riswick]
Birds prefer to have high light intensity when active, and low light intensity when resting. [Photo: Henk Riswick]
Based on field poultry research, feeder lights, in conjunction with water lights, will help birds reach their genetic potential by significantly improving both feed and water consumption. This includes increased 7-day, 21-day and market body weights, as well as an improved market-age body weight uniformity. While the eco-friendly benefits of LED lighting are well documented, the agriculture industry has been slow to transition from CFLs and incandescent bulbs for numerous reasons. The low inten


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Marieke
Ploegmakers

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Matthew
Wedzerai

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