Shedding light on LED lamps and dimmers: They’re not all a match

<p>Getting the correct lighting is important in poultry houses to help maximize the birds’ genetic potential; however, too often there’s a disconnect between the LED lamps and the dimmers in service. Tom Tabler, PhD, poultry specialist, University of Tennessee Extension, offered points to consider.<br/><br/>Chapters:<br/>0:00 Intro<br/>0:11 Tom Tabler, PhD, University of Tennessee<br/>0:22 Issues with LED lighting for broilers<br/>2:18 Trailing edge dimmers for LED lamps<br/>4:20 LED lamps: Ghosting and dead travel<br/>5:40 Proper light levels for broilers<br/>7:22 Measuring LED light levels<br/><br/>________________________________________________<br/>Poultry Health Today is a news publication sponsored by Zoetis designed to bring broiler, layer and turkey producers the latest news and insights on poultry health, welfare, performance and sustainability. <br/><br/>Visit us at PoultryHealthToday.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. <br/><br/>For more on our sponsor, visi...