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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-stage evaporative cooling system compared to a conventional system in improving poultry performance under heat stress.

April 28, 2026Frontiers in Animal ScienceOpen Access

Efficiency of two different types of cooling systems in broiler and layer poultry houses in arid regions

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HAHanan S. Al-khalaifahKuwait Institute for Scientific Research YAYahya Al-HadbanKuwait Institute for Scientific Research KSK. J. SreekanthKuwait Institute for Scientific Research

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Randomized trial evaluates multi-stage vs traditional cooling systems' impact on poultry performance in arid regions, suggesting enhanced sustainability.

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-stage evaporative cooling system compared to a conventional system in improving poultry performance under heat stress.
Evaluated a newly developed multi-stage direct evaporative cooling system vs a conventional system
Conducted in broiler and layer poultry houses in Kuwait
Measured energy use intensity, water use intensity, body weight, and egg production metrics.
Multi-stage DEC system reduced energy use intensity by 24% and water use intensity by 48%.
Broiler body weight increased by 18.5% (battery-reared) and 38.6% (floor-reared) with 15-51% improved feed efficiency.
For laying hens, feed efficiency improved by 18-23%, egg weight increased by 5%, and egg mass increased by 10%.

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Al-khalaifah et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f04d9f727298f751e71e64 https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2026.1770705

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Randomized trial evaluates multi-stage vs traditional cooling systems' impact on poultry performance in arid regions, suggesting enhanced sustainability.

Efficiency of two different types of cooling systems in broiler and layer poultry houses in arid regions

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