Programs
Programs for dairy sheep
The company IRA-D LTD. made analysis of the scientific research on the impact of light on the secretion of prolactin, the cycles of melatonin production, the reflection of the organism regarding the synthesis of IGR-I and the reproductive activity of sheep. On the basis of those surveys, the company IRA-D LTD. developed light programs for enhancing the production of milk in dairy sheep. The advantage of this program is mostly seen in the period – autumn – winter – spring when the duration of the day decreases and sheep are bred in closed premises most of the daytime. The light program exerts its influence through the three main factors of light: |
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| Photoperiod: Depending on the age, dry or lactation period, the sexual maturity of the cows, the respective wave length of the photoperiod is selected /light and dark time of the twenty-four-hour period/. | |
| Intensity of light: The intensity of light is calculated in such values that the light period is to be perceived by the cow as a day and the dark one – as night. | |
| Light spectrum: The program works with two main spectra of light / white light and LED red light /. The first light stimulates the process of milk secretion in cows and the second one prepares the cows for night’s rest, relaxation and full restoration of the organism. | |
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