Dynamic data-based modelling of heat production and growth of broiler chickens: development of an integrated management system
Dynamic data-based modelling of heat production and growth of broiler chickens: development of an integrated management system
Aerts, J.M.; Wathes, C.M.; Berckmans, D.
Biosystems Engineering 84(3): 257-266
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1537-5110
DOI: 10.1016/s1537-5110(02)00285-4
An application of modern process control techniques to poultry production is outlined. Compact dynamic data-based models are proposed to describe and control the metabolic response of broiler chickens to the micro-environment. The dynamic response of heat production to step changes in air temperature and light intensity could be modelled with an average coefficient of determination R<sub>T</sub>2 of 0.83 and 0.93, respectively.