Animal Mechanism

A summary of how far-infrared rays (FIR) affect animal physiology and rearing environments, based on the original source material.

Animal Mechanism

FIR Application Logic for Livestock and Aquaculture Settings

A summary of how far-infrared rays affect animal immunity, growth, and improved rearing environments.

Far-infrared rays are infrared radiation within the 3–1000μm wavelength range of the electromagnetic spectrum; the 6–11μm band in particular is readily absorbed by water molecules and is known as the "light of life."
When absorbed by an object, FIR produces a thermal effect: it penetrates several centimeters beneath the skin surface, warming tissue through deep-heat action, and is absorbed by the human or animal body as gentle radiant heat.
Through increased molecular vibration energy, rising tissue temperature, and changes in the structure of biological water, it induces various biological responses including increased cellular vitality and improved local blood circulation.

Digestive system: Increased blood flow to digestive organs, higher digestive fluid secretion and enzyme activity, and improved gut microbial environment.
Immune system: Improved immune response efficiency, including increased immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM) and higher antibody formation rates.
Endocrine and metabolic systems: Suppressed stress hormones, improved lipid metabolism, and enhanced metabolic homeostasis.
Nervous system stress response: Reduced stress through relaxation, calming effects, and more stable sleep patterns.

Growth promotion: Increased weight gain, improved feed conversion ratio (FCR), and shorter growth periods.
Improved digestive efficiency: Higher feed digestibility and nutrient utilization, and better gut health.
Stronger immunity: Improved disease resistance, reduced mortality, and greater potential for reduced-antibiotic farming.
Increased stress resistance: Mitigation of environmental stress such as heat waves and extreme cold, while maintaining productivity.
Reduced mortality: Lower mortality during early life stages and the late fattening period, improving farm profitability.

FIR drinking water: Reduces water molecule cluster size to aid absorption and metabolism, contributing to improved digestibility and disease resistance.
FIR spray: Reduces odor and microbial load in livestock housing, relieves summer heat, and improves skin condition.
FIR feed blending: Applicable across various livestock species to promote growth, boost immunity, and improve feed efficiency and meat quality.