Controlled system for cooling naturally ventilated poultry house: Review

Abstract

The review discusses control systems for cooling naturally ventilated poultry houses, highlighting the importance of maintaining optimal climatic conditions for poultry birds' growth. With the increasing need for proper climate control due to diverse climatic challenges, the paper highlights the significance of natural ventilation and cooling systems, such as fogging and evaporative cooling, in enhancing productivity and quality. The review summarizes various studies demonstrating these cooling methods effectiveness in regulating temperature, relative humidity, and temperature humidity index (THI). Additionally, it explores the impact of improper climate conditions on production, particularly focusing on temperature and humidity effects on growth and yield. The paper concludes by discussing automated control systems developed for poultry house management.