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The importance of red spectrum light for laying hens

Andrew Lemke February 13, 2020 0

This article was originally written in Dutch and published on pluimveeweb.nl. It goes over how poultry absorb light differently than humans and how that affects their biological and psychological processes. The red spectrum reduces stress and improves egg production. Read the full article in English below. Light is important for both humans and animals. The […]

Watch Dr. Aaron Stephan present at the Poultry Tech Summit

Andrew Lemke January 3, 2020 0

Aaron Stephan, Ph.D., director of biological R&D at ONCE, presented The Biology of Happiness: Transforming poultry welfare with science-based approaches at Watt Global Media‘s Poultry Tech Summit which took place on November 20-22, 2019 in Atlanta, GA. In his presentation, Aaron proposes a new and innovative approach to how animal welfare metrics are determined in […]

Dr. Aaron Stephan presents at the Poultry Tech Summit, November 20-22

tstreifel November 18, 2019 0

Aaron Stephan, Ph.D., director of biological R&D at ONCE, will present The Biology of Happiness: Transforming poultry welfare with science-based approaches at Watt Global Media‘s Poultry Tech Summit happening this week, November 20-22, in Atlanta, GA. In his presentation, Aaron will propose a new, and innovative, approach to how animal welfare metrics are determined in the […]

Acquisition News in the International Poultry Production magazine out now!

tstreifel July 12, 2019 0

An announcement of our recent acquisition by Signify, the world leader in lighting, appears in the International Poultry Production Volume 27 Number 4 (2019) magazine out now! Check it out.

The beginning of our new R&D facility

tstreifel June 28, 2019 0

Over the last decade scientists have confirmed that certain light spectrums are critical to the welfare of animals and increasing their production. We are committed to furthering exploration through advancing technologies with our new research and development facility! Watch our team work towards this commitment.

Signify acquires animal-centric lighting experts Once Inc. and iLOX to capture attractive growth in agricultural lighting

tstreifel May 20, 2019 0

May 20, 2019 Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, expands its business for agricultural lighting as it acquires Once Inc., based in Plymouth, Minnesota, and iLOX, based in Vechta, Germany. ONCE and iLOX are market leaders in the design and manufacturing of animal-centric lighting. These tailor-made lighting systems improve […]

KSTP 5 Investigates Billion dollar threat: Foreign pig disease could paralyze Minnesota economy

tstreifel May 16, 2019 0

A highly contagious animal disease that’s devastated the pork industry in China also poses a huge threat to Minnesota’s economy, according to industry experts and KSTP 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS INVESTIGATES. Read more and watch the news here: https://kstp.com/news/billion-dollar-threat-african-swine-fever-pigs-kstp-minnesota/5354111/

UV Germicidal Chambers – Best Practices from the University of Minnesota

tstreifel May 1, 2019 0

One minute, three minutes, or ten minutes – Oh my, it’s actually five minutes

tstreifel April 24, 2019 0

Our team is regularly asked why some sources* suggest exposure for one minute, three minutes or up to ten minutes when using ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) to eliminate viruses on an object, when we recommend a set five minutes, or 300 seconds. This answer is easy and we want to set the record straight once and for all.

Experience optimal results with new technologies

tstreifel April 1, 2019 0

Be the first to take advantage of new technologies with the adaptable, easy-to-use and next-generation compatible AgriShift® G Controller. Unlike other dimmers, it is designed to optimize the performance of existing ONCE® technologies and AC lighting fixtures, resulting in significantly less flicker with reduced stress and greater welfare for the animals.

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