The impact of darkness exposure on welfare and productivity of modern commercial broilers. (approx. 18 minutes)

This piece is a companion question and answer clip that followed the original webinar “Lighting for Broilers” by Karen Schwean-Lardner. Alison Keaveney, Global Head of Technical Transfer, Aviagen is the facilitator. (approx. 20 minutes)

Scott Gillingham, D.V.M., Canadian Regional Business Manager, Aviagen, Inc., demonstrates the proper technique for measuring chick weights during brooding to calculate average weights and uniformity.

Scott Gillingham, D.V.M., Canadian Regional Business Manager, Aviagen, Inc., discusses the importance of adequate crop fill during brooding and demonstrates how to verify that the chicks are properly consuming feed and water.

Scott Gillingham, D.V.M., Canadian Regional Business Manager, Aviagen, Inc., demonstrates the use of a thermoscan to take accurate vent temperature samples from chicks during brooding.