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Broiler Research Indicates Lasers Are Environmental Enrichment Devices

Broiler Research Indicates Lasers Are Environmental Enrichment Devices

AMES, Iowa — Motivating broilers to move using specially designed lasers can improve animal welfare and improve meat quality. Research from Iowa State University shows that periodically projecting randomly moving dot-sized laser lights onto the floor of broiler pens stimulates the birds’ predatory instincts and encourages them to be more active. This is particularly important …

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Broiler Research Point to Lasers as Environmental Enrichment Devices

Broiler Research Point to Lasers as Environmental Enrichment Devices

AMES, Iowa — Motivating broilers to move using specially designed lasers can improve animal welfare and improve meat quality. Research from Iowa State University shows that periodically projecting randomly moving dot-sized laser lights onto the floor of broiler pens stimulates the birds’ predatory instincts and encourages them to be more active. This is particularly important …

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