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Impact of natural and artificial light treatments on fear response and welfare parameters in commercial broilers 

Youssef, Tarek; Jackson, Alexandra; Still, Katie; Giplin, Melissa; Linhoss, John; Baker-Cook, Bethany (2026-01-08)
In recent years, there has been a movement driven by consumer demands towards adding windows in broilers house to allow for natural light (NL) during rearing; however, little is currently known about the effects of NL on ...

Evaluating the Influence of Natural and Artificial Light on Broiler Behavior Across Growth Stages 

Youssef, Tarek; Jackson, Alexandra; Still, Katie; Giplin, Melissa; Linhoss, John; Baker-Cook, Bethany (2025-12-09)
In recent years, the addition of windows to broiler houses to provide natural light during rearing has increased; however, the effects of natural light on bird behavior remain largely unknown. To evaluate the impact of ...

Do Windows Matter in Poultry Housing? What Welfare and Behavior Tell Us 

Youssef, Tarek; Baker-Cook, Bethany (2026-04-28)
Artificial light remains the industry standard in modern broiler production because it is highly controllable and can provide a consistent, uniform light source. While some studies demonstrate the benefits of artificial ...