Effects of different lighting programs on semi-heavy laying hens reared in open shelters

The effects of of lighting programs on the zootechnic performance and egg quality of semi-heavy laying hens were evaluated. Three light programs were tested: continuous lighting of 15h (artificial+natural), intermittent lighting (two photophases of 15s between the natural light) and natural increase...

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Main Authors: Henrique Jorge de Freitas, Judas Tadeu de Barros Cotta, Antonio Ilson de Oliveira, Luis David Solis Murgas, Clóvis Eliseu Gewehr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2010-06-01
Series:Biotemas
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Online Access:http://www.biotemas.ufsc.br/volumes/pdf/volume232/157a162Final.pdf