THE EFFECT OF EXPOSING HATCHING EGGS TO A MAGNETIC FIELD BEFORE INCUBATION ON SOME HATCHING QUALITIES
Keywords:
magnetic field, egg-hatching rates, chick health assessmentAbstract
This study demanded to determine where broiler-hatching eggs' exposure to magnetic radiation prior to incubation affected the eggs' ability to hatch and the chicks that consequently emerged. Four experimental treatments were implemented, including a control group with no exposure to a magnetic field, and three treatment groups exposed to different durations of magnetic field exposure (30, 60, and 75 minutes) with a magnetic field strength of 1800 Gauss per minute. The findings demonstrated that, in comparison to the untreated group, exposing broiler-hatching eggs to a magnetic field for 30 minutes dramatically boosted hatchability rates, decreased chick mortality rates, and raised chick weights. However, there were no significant differences observed for the average incubation period or chick health assessment. These findings suggest that a specific duration of magnetic field exposure can positively influence the hatching outcomes in broiler production, highlighting the potential for optimizing hatchery practices to enhance productivity. Further research is warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms and to validate these findings under different environmental conditions.
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