Análise do ambiente para frangos por meio da lógica fuzzy: uma revisão

Abstract

The aim of this review was to discuss the use of fuzzy logic to analyze variables that affect the environment of broiler chickens, to give some examples of successful use of this metodology to predict the variables that affect the thermal comfort for chickens, and to show the potential of this methodology that can be used to support decisions on the climate control in broiler houses, thus ensuring improvements in production. Among the variables analyzed using the fuzzy logic, we highlight the temperature and moisture control inside of broiler houses, light, air pollutants and concentration of some gases. These factors have a direct influence in the comfort condition and welfare of birds, so they affect broiler productivity. Therefore, it is very important when a tool comes to contribute on taking decisions. The fuzzy logic allows the control of thermal environment inside of barns for broilers´ production.