Laser enrichment reduces muscle damage in fast-growing broilers

Slow-moving laser projections in a broiler pen, together with the birds’ natural curiosity to follow the light patterns, have shown promising results in reducing woody breast and white striping. Laser enrichment to get the birds on their feet and moving decreased harmful corticosterone levels and improved meat quality. Woody breast and white striping – myopathies in the pectoralis major muscle of broilers – have become notable meat quality concerns with an estimated annual cost of over