Lighting quality evaluation on growth performance and feather pecking behavior of broilers
Published in 2025
Study examining the effect of light color on the pecking behavior and growth of Youhuang broilers. Although light did not influence growth, the cold white light group showed more severe plumage damage and lower serotonin levels than the warm white or red light groups. Warm white light is recommended, as it is more user-friendly and limits pecking.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Poultry
Key words:Adaptation of environment to animal, Aggression, Aggressiveness, Animal-based measurement, Animal housing, Enrichment, Welfare indicator, Behavioral disorders