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Why lighting matters Products & solutions Products & solutions
Animal lighting

Good animal lighting is adapted to suit the type of animal and how it is housed. This improves performance and reduces costs.  

Discover animal lighting
poultry

Poultry Lighting

Good poultry lighting improves performances and reduces costs.

Broilers Laying Hens Parent Stock Rearing Turkey Learn more
cattle

Cattle lighting

Optimal cattle lighting increases milk yields, growth and more.

Dairy cattle Veal calves Young cattle Learn more
pig

Pig lighting

High quality pig lighting improves performances and biosecurity.

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Mushroom lighting

Good mushroom lighting has a long, problem-free service life.

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STERNA Just Got Even Better!

Lighting cage systems has never been easy. Farmers know the struggle: uneven shadows, unpredictable bird behavior, and lighting that just doesn’t match the complexity of the setup. 

And when the lighting isn’t right? Birds notice. Growth becomes uneven. Stress increases. Productivity takes a hit. 

That’s where STERNA comes in. 

A lighting system built
specifically for H-frame cage systems — no adaptations, no compromises. Just light that works with your birds, not against them. 

Built for Cage Systems. Designed for Results.  

Most LED systems weren’t designed for cage environments. That’s why many setups suffer from: 

  • Harsh bright spots that cause bird stress 
  • Shadowy zones that keep birds from feeding 
  • Uneven lighting across tiers leading to inconsistent growth 

That’s exactly why we developed STERNA—with purpose-built precision.

Its dual-sided light pattern casts uniform light across all tiers — evenly covering feeding lines and creating a calm, predictable environment that birds can thrive in. No more hesitation at feeding time. No more territorial behaviors. Just smooth, balanced growth. 

Why Uniformity Matters  

In cage systems, every shadow matters. Every inconsistency adds up. 

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Light distribution of cages is unequal and inefficient Uniform lighting on right places

That’s why STERNA is designed with precise LED angles to eliminate lighting gaps — giving each bird equal access to feeding, space, and comfort. The result? 

  • Less aggression between birds 
  • More uniform development 
  • Better overall welfare across the flock 

Lighting should never be an afterthought. 
With STERNA, it becomes a reliable, efficient tool for better poultry management. 

What’s New in the Upgraded STERNA  

NEW STERNA CW – Built for Rearing 
Cool White (CW) light boosts early bone and muscle development, giving birds a stronger start. 

Now UL-Certified 
Meets international safety standards for long-term performance and global compliance. 

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More control. More adaptability. More confidence. 

The Impact:

Farmers who’ve switched to STERNA notice the difference fast: 

  • Birds feed more calmly and consistently 
  • Growth rates even out across all levels 
  • Aggressive behaviors drop — because the environment feels stable 

Better lighting means better results. STERNA simplifies daily operations while improving both bird welfare and production outcomes. 

It’s Not Just Light. It’s Balance. 

STERNA is more than a fixture — it’s a system built to support the future of poultry farming. 

By solving long-standing issues with cage lighting, STERNA helps farmers work smarter, not harder. It keeps birds calmer, growth more consistent, and your operation running at its best. 

Ready to improve your lighting setup? 

Let’s explore how STERNA can transform your farm. 

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