Effect of differing intermittent lighting regimes on broiler feed conversion

Abstract

ABSTRACT Results in previous work have shown that feed can be saved by controlling light intensity in growing broilers. Windowless broiler houses have the disadvantage that a large amount of electricity for ventilation is required during the summer months. A paneled sidewall method of producing broilers might have the advantage of a house that could be windowless 9 months and have open sidewalls for 3 months. A panel would offer potential for light infiltration should cracks exist around that panel. Results of this study indicate that total light intensity control is required within the broiler house for the entire 24-hr period to obtain maximum feed savings when broilers are reared unde