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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the rearing system and the genotype of laying hens on the breaking strength of the tibia and femur. The experiment was conducted in a 2x2 factorial design with two laying hen genotypes (commercial hybrid Isa Brown and New Hampshire dual-purpose breed) and two rearing systems (floor and organic). At the end of the one-year production cycle, six birds per group (24 hens in total) were randomly selected and slaughtered. To examine the quality of the bones, the femur and tibia were removed from each slaughtered laying hen. The breaking strength was measured by a three-point bending test with the IPNIS device. The results show that the rearing system had no significant effect on the breaking strength of the femur and tibia. On the other hand, genotype had a significant effect on femur and tibia breaking strength, such that the New Hampshire hens had better bone quality than Isa Brown hens. Importantly, there was a significant interaction between rearing system and genotype on tibia breaking strength - in the floor rearing system, the New Hampshire genotype had significantly higher breaking strength than the Isa Brown genotype, while the difference that occurred in the organic system between the genotypes studied was not statistically confirmed.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of three protein levels (with or without protease enzymes) on the weight and percentage yield of each meat class in two genotypes of broiler chickens (fast-growing hybrid Cobb 500 and medium-growing hybrid Master Gris). Each genotype was divided into a control group (C group) fed with a commercial feed mixture and an experimental group fed with a low protein diet of 4% (E-I group) or 6% (E-II group) in relation to the control group, with the addition of 200 mg/kg Ronozyme ProAct (E-I group) or 300mg/kg Ronozyme ProAct (E-II group). Weight and percentage yield of the meat classes were influenced by the genotype. The fast-growing hybrid Cobb 500 had higher masses of all meat classes and a higher percentage of class I meat, while the percentage of class II and III meat was lower than in the medium-growing hybrid Master Gris (P<0.05). Feeding had no effect on the weight and percentage yield of the individual meat classes in either hybrid (P>0.05).

This study aimed to assess the effects of different dietary levels of the protease enzyme and sex on skin, bone and muscle yields and percentages of breast, drumsticks and thighs as the most valuable carcass parts of broilers. A total of 300 one-day-old, mixed-sex broiler chickens (Cobb 500) were randomly divided into 3 dietary treatments with different levels of protease supplementation (group C: a standard diet without Ronozyme ProAct; group E-I: a diet with 200 mg/kg Ronozyme ProAct and a 4% crude protein reduction compared to the standard diet; and group E-II: a diet with 300mg/kg Ronozyme ProAct and a 6% crude protein reduction compared to the standard diet). All diets were maize- and soybean meal-based. Feed and water were provided ad libitum throughout the 49-day feeding trial. The results obtained indicate that the dietary treatments had no significant effect on skin, bone and muscle yields and percentages of the drumsticks, thighs and breast (P > 0.05), except for the breast muscle weight in the female chickens (especially between the E-I and E-II groups), and the drumstick bone percentage in the males between the C and E-2 groups (P < 0.05). In all three groups, the male chickens exhibited higher weights of skin, muscle and bone in breast, drumsticks and thighs than the female chickens, and the differences were not significant only in the skin weight of drumsticks and thighs (P > 0.05). The females had a higher yield of muscle tissue in breast and drumsticks, a higher percentage of skin in drumsticks and thighs, and a lower percentage of bone in drumsticks and thighs than the males (P < 0.05). Major differences resulted from the effect of broiler sex, whereas the dietary treatments containing 3 levels of protease supplementation had a very small effect on the yields and percentages of skin, bone and muscle in breast, drumsticks and thighs.

The effects of feeding low dietary crude protein with supplemental protease and sex on the weight and percent yields of individual meat classes in broiler chickens of hybrid Cobb 500 were investigated. A total of 300 day-old broiler chicks were fed with one of the following three experimental diets: control group (C), the experimental group I (E-I) contained 4% less crude protein than the control (C) and were supplemented with protease (Ronozyme Pro Act) at a concentration of 200mg/kg feed and the experimental group II (E-II) contained 6% less crude protein and were supplemented with protease (Ronozyme Pro Act) at a concentration of 300mg/kg feed. Supplementation of protease to diets had no significant effects on weights of individual meat classes (P>0.05), as well as the percentage of meat classes, and the only differences were manifested between E-I and E-II (P<0.05, female broilers from the E-I group were had a higher percentage of class I meat and a lower percentage of class III meat compared to females from the E-II group). The effect of sex was manifested in the weights of all meat classes and the percentage of class I meat and class III meat (P<0.05).

This paper aimed to determine the effect of the rearing system and genotype of laying hens on the fatty acid composition of eggs. Seven times during the one-year production cycle, 15 eggs from all four experimental groups were taken, and fatty acid composition was determined on pooled samples. Based on the obtained results, it can be concluded that the highest content of SFA had organic New Hampshire eggs, MUFA organic Isa Brown eggs and PUFA floorproduced eggs. Regarding the ratio of n-6:n-3 PUFA, it can be noted that the organic eggs had a lower ratio compared to the floor eggs, as well as the New Hampshire breed compared to the Isa Brown hybrid.

Organic poultry production has a continuous growth trend that is expected to continue in the following period. Today's consumers expect this method of production to ensure the quality of life and a high level of welfare for the reared animals, which will contribute to the quality of the products produced in this way. Since this is a relatively young and still insufficiently researched rearing system, there are a lot of unknowns and unresolved issues that slow down its faster development. A genotype that would provide optimal production results in this production system has not yet been selected, so either hybrids from conventional production or breeds with poor production characteristics are often used. In addition to the undoubted benefit that the use of the outlet brings, which is reflected in the better quality of the organic products and the greater degree of welfare and vitality of the reared poultry, the negative impact of extreme weather conditions still exists, as well as the increased risk of transmitting various diseases and parasites as well as predator attacks.

Cilj ovog rada je bio da se utvrdi uticaj sistema gajenja (podnog i organskog) i genotipa kokoši nosilja (Isa Brown hibrid i New Hampshire rasa) na sadržaj holesterola u jajima. U sedam navrata tokom jednogodišnjeg proizvodnog ciklusa (24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 i 72. nedelja starosti nosilja) uzeto je po 15 jaja iz sve četiri ogledne grupe, i na zbirnim uzorcima je utvrđen sadržaj holesterola. Na osnovu dobijenih rezultata, može se zaključiti da su jedinke iz podnog sistema gajenja imale manji sadržaj holesterola u jajima u odnosu na organski gajene kokoši nosilje, dok se uticaj genotipa na ovu osobinu ne može sa sigurnošću definistati., The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the rearing system (floor and organic) and the genotype of laying hens (Isa Brown hybrid and New Hampshire breed) on the cholesterol content in eggs. On seven occasions during the one-year production cycle (24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 and 72 weeks hen's age), 15 eggs from all four experimental groups were taken, and cholesterol content was determined on pooled samples. Based on the obtained results, it can be concluded that laying hens from the floor rearing system had lower cholesterol content in eggs compared to organic, while the effect of genotype on this trait cannot be defined with certainty.

The egg production sector is in a transitional period with regard to the permitted housing systems, i.e. rearing in conventional cages under certain conditions to the complete ban of any form of cage system. The changes were caused by concern for the layer wellfare but with the expected effects on productivity as well. The aim of the research was to determine the effects of the floor space allowance in cage and non-cage housing systems on the feather score and egg production of laying hens of three ages, from the aspect of the regulated minimum and optimal space in the cage system (C) and the space provided in the extensive rearing system with hens in smaller groups in the facility (extensive indoor -EI). In order to determine the feather score, the body weight of the laying hens and the weight of the eggs, three groups of laying hens were formed: C4 (564 cm2 per hen, cage system), C3 (751 cm2 per hen, cage system) and EI ( 3000 cm2 per hen, extensive indoor). The feather score and body weight of laying hens were determined in three ages of hens (30, 40, 50 weeks), by individual assessment and measurement of all hens in the experiment. The hen-day egg production and egg weight were determined in the same weeks of laying age. In addition to the expected decrease in feather score with the age of hens, results indicated a significant interaction between age and space allowance per hen. Observed by individual body parts, as well as based on the overall feather score, the space allowance per hen exhibited a full, cumulative effect at 50 weeks of age. Based on the space allowance, it was possible to rank the overall feather score, with the laying hens with the most space having the best feather score. The effect of the space allowance on the body weight of the laying hens was manifested through the space available on the feeder, which resulted in the lowest (p<0.01) body weight values recorded in laying hens of the C4 group. Egg production was not significantly influenced

This study analyses the effect of different protein levels in broiler feeds (supplemented with protease), different lengths of fattening period and sex on body conformation in fast-growing Cobb 500 broilers. Complete feeds for broilers in experimental groups E-I and E-II contained 4 and 6% less crude protein than the control (C) and were supplemented with protease (Ronozyme Pro Act) at a concentration of 200mg/kg feed and 300mg/kg feed respectively. At 49 and 63 days of age, 10 male and 10 female broilers were randomly selected from each experimental group and slaughtered. Body conformation measurement included absolute carcass conformation measures (metatarsus length, keel length, breast depth, breast angle, thigh girth) and relative body conformation measures - conformation indices (body weight/metatarsus length, body weight/keel length, body weight/breast depth, body weight/thigh girth). The results showed that dietary treatment did not affect conformation measures, as well as that the time of slaughter and sex of chickens had a significant effect on the examined carcass quality parameters. Namely, the length of the fattening period affected all conformation indices, as well as some absolute measures of carcass conformation - metatarsus length, keel length and thigh girth, while sex had a significant effect on the values of the all absolute values of carcass conformation (except for breast angle) and indices body weight/keel length and body weight/breast depth.

U radu su prikazani najvažniji aspekti delovanja egzogenih enzima (amilaze, ksilanaze, glukanaze, celulaze, hemicelulaze, pektinaze, fitaze i proteaze) dodatih u hranu za brojlere. Dodatak enzima hrani za brojlere ima nutritivno, zdravstveno, ekonomsko i ekološko opravdanje. Korišćenje kompleksa egzogenih enzima kao dodataka potpunim smešama za ishranu brojlerskih pilića u različitim fazama tova, značajno utiče na povećanje dostupnosti rezervnih polisaharida, masti, proteina i nekih mineralnih materija, bolju iskoristivost energije iz hrane, bolje zdravstveno stanje pilića, bolji kvalitet trupova i pilećeg mesa, smanjenje troškova ishrane u tovu pilića (a time i na ukupne troškove proizvodnje), kao i na smanjenje zagađenosti životne sredine i jedna je od najlakše izvodljivih alternativa za poboljšanje profitabilnosti proizvodnje u živinarstvu.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of rearing systems and genotypes on production performance and egg quality. Isa Brown and New Hampshire genotypes were used in this study. These two genotypes were housed in floor and organic rearing systems. During the experimental period, which lasted one year (52 weeks), the following production performance parameters were recorded: egg production, daily egg mass, feed consumption, feed conversion efficiency, and mortality. Fifteen eggs per group were collected for analysis at 64 weeks of hen age. These samples were evaluated for external parameters (egg weight and egg shape index), internal parameters (albumen height, Haugh unit, and the proportions of albumen, yolk and shell), eggshell quality parameters (shell thickness, shell deformation and shell breaking strength), and eggs’ chemical composition (dry matter, minerals, protein and lipids). Generally, Isa Brown hens had better production performance than New Hampshire hens. At the same time, organic New Hampshire layers performed better than floor-reared ones. Genotype had a significant effect on all ten egg quality parameters (external, internal and eggshell quality), rearing system independently affected only egg weight, and the interaction of the observed factors significantly influenced seven parameters. Genotype had a significant effect on three of the four chemical composition parameters, while no significant effect of the rearing system was established on the chemical composition of eggs. The rearing system x genotype interaction significantly affected the eggs’ protein content.

In less intensive production systems, native poultry breeds can be used in order to diversify the products and achieve self-sustainability of these breeds through production. Given the missing data on the sustainability of quality of eggs obtained from indigenous, native hens, during storage, the aim of the study was to determine the most important parameters of egg quality of indigenous breed of Banat Naked Neck hens during a four-week period in different storage conditions. The design of the experiment was two-factorial with 4 levels of storage time factors (fresh eggs - 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks of storage) and 2 levels of temperature storage condition factors (room temperature and refrigerator). The room temperature was on average 21.3°C and the refrigerator temperature 8°C. Quality analysis was performed on a total of 200 eggs, and it included following parameters: egg weight, egg weight loss, weight and proportion of structural components: shell, yolk and albumen, albumen height, yolk colour, Haugh Units and albumen pH. The storage time had a significant effect on all properties of egg quality, except for the yolk colour, which was under the impact of the interaction of storage time and temperature. Storage temperature influenced egg weight loss (<0.001), shell weight (<0.05), albumen height (<0.0001), Haugh Units (<0.0001) and albumen pH (<0.0001). By storing in the refrigerator, changes in internal quality were significantly slowed down. After 28 days of storage in the refrigerator, the values of albumen and Haugh Units were higher than the same parameters of eggs stored for only 7 days at room temperature.

The study objective was to examine the effect of the addition of different concentrations of a mixture of three plants (garlic, mint and rosemary) in the diet of broiler chickens on production and slaughter results. The mixture was formed by grinding plants after drying and mixing them in a ratio of 1: 1: 1. The experiment was performed on 600 chickens divided into 4 groups with 3 replicates per group. The chickens were fed at will and the composition of the diet differed only in the amount of added mixture. No mixture was added in control group (C). Group MIX-I chickens consumed a diet supplemented with 0.25% of the mixture, group MIX-II diet contained 0.5% of the mixture supplement, while group MIX-III broilers received 0.75% of the mixture in their diet. At the end of the experimental period, at the age of 42 days, the body weight of the chickens was measured. Mortality, feed conversion and EPEF were determined. At the end of the experiment, 12 chickens (6 males and 6 females) were sacrificed by random sampling from each group in order to determine slaughter results. The obtained results showed that the use of the mixture of three plants had a positive effect on the production parameters. MIX-II group chickens had significantly higher (p<0.01) body weights, better feed conversion and significantly higher (p<0.01) EPEF values compared with C group. No significant differences in slaughter performances were found.

The comparison of physical quality properties of table eggs of commercial hybrid Tetra SL and two native indigenous breeds of hens, Banat Naked Neck and Svrljig hen, was performed in conditions of alternative production in the pasture system in portable cages without the floor. The experiment was conducted during the vegetation period, at the age of hens of 53-57 weeks. In order to produce good quality eggs, the diet was designed with a complete mixture based on maize and soybean. In addition, constant availability of pastures was ensured. Egg sampling was performed in the morning and the initial egg quality was examined based on egg weight, shape index, egg white, egg yolk and shell quality parameters. Layer hens of the commercial hybrid Tetra SL had significantly higher egg weight and better internal egg quality (p<0.01) compared to hens of Banat Naked Neck and Svrljig hens, except for the colour of the yolk, which was more intense in the same feeding and breeding conditions and the age of laying hens, in eggs of native breeds (p<0.01). Native breeds in relation to the commercial hybrid had lighter shell colour (p<0.01). Deformation and egg shell thickness differed (p<0.01) between all three genotypes. The determined rank of layer hen genotypes for shell thickness was: Tetra SL, Banat Naked Neck, Svrljig hen. However, the breaking force was without statistically confirmed difference between hen genotypes.

Peripartal period in dairy cows includes 3 weeks ante partum and 3 weeks post partum (transition period). The transition period represents the most challenging phase in the life of dairy cows, because the body occurring metabolic, endocrine, immune and reproductive changes that affect the animal health and production efficiency. During the transition period (the late gestation and early lactation) in response to metabolic stress, in dairy cows can develop numerous pathophysiological mechanisms (inflammation, insulin resistance and metabolic adaptation). Numerous mechanisms are activated in the organism of dairy cows, the main role of which is maintenance of homeostatic and homeostatic functions of all tissues, organs and organ systems. In regulation of these processes, heat stress proteins HSP70 play a key role.

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of two alternative rearing systems (floor and organic) on egg quality traits of New Hampshire laying hens in three different phases of the productive cycle (32, 48 and 72 weeks of age). Egg samples (15 eggs per group) were analysed for quality (egg weight, egg shape index, albumen height, Haugh unit, yolk colour) and chemical composition (dry matter, minerals, proteins and lipids). Egg weight, dry matter and protein content increased, while albumen height, Haugh unit and lipid content decreased with hen age (p≤0.05). Eggs from the floor rearing system had a higher shape index and lipid content compared to organic eggs (p≤0.05). Both factors and their interactions had a significant effect on yolk colour (p≤0.05).

This study evaluates the effect of protease-supplemented diets containing different crude protein levels, sex and length of the fattening period on the weight and percentage yield of primal cuts in Cobb 500 broilers. Chickens were fed maize-and-soybean-based diets. Fattening periods lasted 49 and 63 days. The results showed that the recommended crude protein reduction by 4% in diets supplemented with 0.2% protease had no effect on the weight and percentage yield of primal cuts (P>0.05), while the effect of broiler sex and slaughter age on the studied carcass quality parameters was significant (P<0.05).

Pulmonary hypertension syndrome or ascites is a complex problem in poultry production. This disease has multiple causes, including genetic factors (genotype, sex) and non-genetic factors (altitude, improper egg incubation, ambient conditions in the poultry house, diet, etc.). Results from numerous studies have shown that improper diet and its interaction with other factors are among major reasons for the incidence of ascites symptoms. The objective of this study was to highlight major nutritional aspects related to pulmonary hypertension syndrome in broiler chickens. Therefore, particular attention should be paid to the dietary levels of antioxidant compounds, some minerals, energy and protein, feed forms, type of diet, and feed supplementation with ingredients which reduce the incidence of ascites.

The possibility for use of high light intensity in broiler production management to improve the health of broilers’ legs was examined in a study aiming to determine the effect of two levels of light intensity in different stocking densities of broiler chickens. The study was carried out on 1200 Ross 308 broilers according to a random block system with 6 treatments (2 x 3 factorial design) and 4 replicates per treatment. The examined light intensity levels of 150 lx (high light intensity-HLI) and 20 lx (low light intensity-LLI) were applied to 3 stocking densities of broilers: 10, 13 and 15 birds/m2 . Scoring of foot pad (FP) and hock burns (HB) was carried out on the 42nd day, on a sample of 240 broilers. Osteometric and biomechanical measurements on tibia were performed after slaughtering and primary processing, on a sample of 72 broilers. The high level intensity of light exerted no significant effect on the development and firmness of the tibia of broilers grown in the densities of 10, 13 and 15 birds/m2 . There are indications that in the highest studied stocking density the increased light intensity can improve the individual properties of tibia. The differences in the average assessment of hock burns were concluded to be the result of the stocking density that was observed only in conditions of the increased intensity of light. The average score of foot pad lesions was under the significant main effect of both investigated factors. The differences in the average FP estimation between the light intensity treatments were confirmed in the stocking density of 13 birds/m2. Rezime:Mogućnost upotrebe svetlosti jačeg intenziteta u menadžmentu brojlerske proizvodnje za poboljšanje zdravlja nogu brojlera, ispitana je u ogledu sa ciljem utvrđivanja efekta dva nivoa intenziteta svetlosti u različitim gustinama naseljenosti brojlerskih pilića. Istraživanje je sprovedeno na 1200 Ross 308 brojlera po slučajnom blok sistemu sa 6 tretmana (2 x 3 faktorijalni ogled) i

The effects of fixed non-genetic factors (farm, season of birth, year of birth, total number of lactations) and a continuous non-genetic factor (age at first conception) on the expression and variability of longevity traits such as age at culling, length of productive life, days in milk and cow efficiency index were investigated in 2548 Simmental cows in three farming areas. Based on the model used for the analysis of the effects of non-genetic factors, including the environment and cow age at first conception, on the expression and variability of longevity traits, the overall means for age at culling, length of productive life, days in milk and cow efficiency index were 2445.21±17.49 days, 1562.55±17.71 days, 1094.17±12.28 days and 58.68±0.32%, respectively. The effect of farming area, year of birth and lactation group on longevity traits was very significant (P lt 0.01), whereas the effect of season of birth was significant (P lt 0.05). Age at first conception had a highly significant (P lt 0.01) effect on age at culling, length of productive life and cow efficiency index, and no significant effect on days in milk (P>0.05). Based on the model used, the coefficients of determination (R2 ) were very significant (P lt 0.01) for all longevity traits, and ranged from 0.898 for age at culling to 0.959 for days in milk., Uticaj fiksnih (farma, sezona i godina rođenja, ukupan broj laktacija) i kontinuelnih (uzrast pri prvoj oplodnji) sistematskih faktora na ispoljenost i varijabilnost osobina dugovečnosti kao što su uzrast pri izlučenju, dužina produktivnog života, ukupan broj muznih dana i indeks iskorišćavanja krava proučavan je na uzorku od 2548 simentalskih krava raspoređenih na tri odgajivačka područja. Na osnovu primenjenog modela za analizu uticaja sistematskih faktora okoline i uzrasta krava pri prvoj oplodnji na ispoljenost i varijabilnost osobina dugovečnosti opšti prosek za uzrast pri izlučenju, dužinu produktivnog života, ukupan broj muznih dana i indeks iskorišćavanja krava iznosio je 2445,21±17,49 dana, 1562,55±17,71 dana, 1094,17±12,28 dana i 58,68±0,32%. Uticaj odgajivačkog područja, godine rođenja i grupe laktacija na osobine dugovečnosti bio je vrlo značajan (P lt 0.01), dok je uticaj sezone rođenja krava bio značajan (P lt 0.05). Uzrast pri prvoj oplodnji visoko značajno (P lt 0.01) je uticao na uzrast pri izlučenju, dužinu produktivnog života i indeks iskorišćavanja krava, dok na ukupan broj muznih dana nije imao značajan uticaj (P>0.05). Dobijeni koeficijenti determinacije (R2 ), na osnovu primenjenog modela, za sve osobine dugovečnosti bili su vrlo značajni (P lt 0.01) i kretali su se od 0,898 kod uzrasta pri izlučenju do 0,959 kod ukupnog broja muznih dana.

In order to determine the effect of intensity of light and stocking density, as well as the interaction of light intensity x stocking density on body weight and individual carcass traits, an experiment was performed on 1200 broilers of the Ross 308 genotype. The investigated factors were the intensity of light (LI): 20 lx (K) ; 150 lx (O) and stocking density (SD): 10 broilers/m2 (A); 13 broilers/m2 (B); 15 broilers/m2 (C), in 4 repetitions. The light source was incandescent bulbs of adequate intensity and a light program 16L: 4D: 2L: 2D was applied. Broiler body weight was controlled on 11th, 21st, 35th and 42nd day, by individual measurement of all chickens in the trial. The average sample containing 12 chickens per treatment with equal gender representation (total of 72 broilers) was used to study the slaughter quality of carcasses based on the parameters of absolute and relative yield of more valuable carcass parts (breast, thighs and drumsticks) and meat in the more valuable parts of the carcass. The effect of light with different intensity on the body weight differed depending on the broiler rearing phase. The interaction effect of the intensity of light and stocking density on the body weight of broilers was confirmed in all stages of growing up to the age of 42 days. A higher intensity of light (150 lx) showed the potential to alleviate the negative effects of higher stocking density (15 broilers/m2 ) on the final body weight of the broiler. The carcass traits were not significantly affected by the intensity of the light, while the stocking density, as well as the intensity of the light x stocking density did influence the yield of whole breast and the yield of breast meat., U cilju utvrđivanja efekta intenziteta svetlosti i gustine naseljenosti, kao i interakcije intenzitet svetlosti x gustina naseljenosti na telesnu masu i pojedine karakteristike trupa, sproveden je ogled na 1200 brojlera genotipa Ross 308. Ispitivani faktori su intenzitet svetlosti (LI): 20 lx (K); 150 lx (O) i gustina naseljenosti (SD): 10 grlo/m2 (A); 13 grlo/m2 (B); 15 grlo/m2 (C), u 4 ponavljanja. Izvor svetlosti su bile incandescent bulbs odgovarajućeg intenziteta i primenjen je svetlosni program 16L:4D:2L:2D. Telesna masa pilića je kontrolisana 11., 21., 35. i 42. dana, pojedinačnim merenjem svih pilića u ogledu. Na prosečnom uzorku od 12 pilića po tretmanu sa podjednakom zastupljenošću polova (ukupno 72 brojlera) izvršeno je ispitivanje klaničnog kvaliteta trupa na osnovu parametara apsolutnog i relativnog prinosa vrednijih delova trupa (grudi, bataci i karabataci) i mesa u vrednijim delovima trupa. Efekat svetlosti različitog intenziteta na telesnu masu se razlikovao u zavisnosti od faze gajenja brojlera. Interakcijski efekat intenziteta svetlosti i gustine naseljenosti na telesnu masu brojlera je potvrđen u svim fazama gajenja do starosti 42 dana. Veći intenzitet svetla (150 lx) je pokazao potencijal da ublaži negativne efekte većih gustina naseljenosti (15 grlo/m2 ) na završnu telesnu masu brojlera. Karakteristike trupa nisu bile pod značajnim glavnim efektom intenziteta svetlosti dok je gustina naseljenosti, kao i interakcija intenzitet svetlosti x gustina naseljenosti, uticala na prinos celih grudi i prinos mesa grudi.