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Comparison of broiler performance and economics in conventional and light-tight floor pen houses with continuous and intermittent light programs

Creator:

Feltmann, Allen John, Nakaue, Harry Sadao, 1932-, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station

Abstract:

Broilers grown in a conventional-type house under natural lighting with intermittent lighting at night were compared to continuous (24-hour) lighting in two experiments. Broiler growth and feed conversion at seven weeks were not affected by treatments in either experiment. Economic evaluation of the different treatments showed savings ranging from 2.43...

Resource Type:

Technical Report