The impact of ultraviolet wavelengths on broiler chicken performance, health and welfare
Qualities of the light environment affect the performance, health and welfare of broiler chickens. UVA light is visible to chickens and may facilitate improvements in welfare. UVB wavelengths promote endogenous vitamin D synthesis, which could support the rapid development of broilers. The aim of th...
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| Format: | Thesis (University of Nottingham only) |
| Language: | English |
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2021
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/65782/ |