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A simple climatic chamber for physiological work with poultry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

J. C. D. Hutchinson
J. C. D. Hutchinson
Affiliation:
Poultry Research Centre (A.R.C.), West Mains Road, Edinburgh
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1. The construction and performance are described of a simple climatic chamber for work on poultry in hot climates. In addition, brief reference is made to an improved ventilation system and to refrigeration equipment fitted to chambers of later design.

2. Air temperature and humidity may be controlled over a fairly wide range above that of the external air. Radiant temperature is maintained close to air temperature. The air movement averages about 20 ft./min. in the working space.

3. The apparatus is suitable for accurate tests of heat tolerance lasting for a few hours, or for longterm experiments.

4. It is suggested that the provision of climatic chambers for use with farm animals in underdeveloped agricultural areas is not a formidable problem.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 44 , Issue 3 , June 1954 , pp. 361 - 368
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1954

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