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

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. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:11 Tom Tabler, PhD, University of Tennessee 0:22 Issues with LED lighting for broilers 2:18 Trailing edge dimmers for LED lamps 4:20 LED lamps: Ghosting and dead travel 5:40 Proper light levels for broilers 7:22 Measuring LED light levels ________________________________________________ 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. Visit us at PoultryHealthToday.com and

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