'UV-B LEDs will enhance livestock production'

Sensor Electronic Technology Inc (SETi) and Seoul Viosys, ultraviolet (UV)-focused business units of Seoul Semiconductor, have announced the results of research from Iowa State University that indicates UV-B-band (280–315-nm) energy might enhance pork production.

Many piglet farrowing facilities operate indoors today, and the piglets are not exposed to sunlight, resulting in vitamin D deficiency.

 Seoul and SETi say the results may suggest that other livestock as well as fish, birds, and more might be positively impacted by UV-B exposure.