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Thermal environment characterization of laying hen-housing systems
Mascarenhas, Nágela Maria Henrique; Furtado, Dermeval Araújo; Souza, Bonifácio Benício de; Oliveira, Airton Gonçalves de; Costa, Antonio Nelson Lima da; Feitosa, José Valmir; Calvacanti, Cacio Ribeiro; Dornelas, Karoline Carvalho; Silva, Ricardo Sousa; Rodrigues, Raimundo Calixto Martins.
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  • Mascarenhas, Nágela Maria Henrique; Federal University of Campina Grande. Postgraduate Program in Agricultural Engineering. Campina Grande. BR
  • Furtado, Dermeval Araújo; Federal University of Campina Grande. Postgraduate Program in Agricultural Engineering. Campina Grande. BR
  • Souza, Bonifácio Benício de; Federal University of Campina Grande. Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Medicine. Patos. BR
  • Oliveira, Airton Gonçalves de; Federal University of Campina Grande. Postgraduate Program in Agricultural Engineering. Campina Grande. BR
  • Costa, Antonio Nelson Lima da; Federal University of the Cariri. Crato. BR
  • Feitosa, José Valmir; Federal University of the Cariri. Crato. BR
  • Calvacanti, Cacio Ribeiro; Federal University of Campina Grande. Postgraduate Program in Agricultural Engineering. Campina Grande. BR
  • Dornelas, Karoline Carvalho; Federal University of Campina Grande. Postgraduate Program in Agricultural Engineering. Campina Grande. BR
  • Silva, Ricardo Sousa; Federal University of Campina Grande. Postgraduate Program in Agricultural Engineering. Campina Grande. BR
  • Rodrigues, Raimundo Calixto Martins; Federal University of Campina Grande. Postgraduate Program in Agricultural Engineering. Campina Grande. BR
J. Anim. Behav. Biometeorol ; 10(02): 2208, Apr. 2022. ilus
Article em En | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1399455
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ABSTRACT
This study systematically collected data on variables that influence the thermal environment characteristics in poultry houses. Laying poultry farming is a relevant economic activity in Brazilian agriculture and has been expressively growing mainly regarding genetics and nutrition. Thermal comfort in poultry houses is needed to achieve poultry's maximum productive potential. Therefore, laying aviaries previously naturally ventilated (positive pressure) are starting to be equipped with cage batteries and designed with lateral closures, using negative pressure ventilation and in some cases associated with adiabatic cooling. However, negative pressure ventilation systems' thermal efficiency in tunnel mode and its distribution in different cage levels is still slightly known. Consequently, this system's thermal efficiency needs to be investigated to ensure adequate climate indices recommendations and avoid costs and losses due to inadequate handling and facilities.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: VETINDEX Assunto principal: Temperatura / Ventilação / Galinhas / Temperatura Baixa Limite: Animals Idioma: En Revista: J. Anim. Behav. Biometeorol Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: VETINDEX Assunto principal: Temperatura / Ventilação / Galinhas / Temperatura Baixa Limite: Animals Idioma: En Revista: J. Anim. Behav. Biometeorol Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article