Report: Yangxiang, the 9-storey farm
333, together with Javier Lorente, visits the spectacular Chinese farm in which 28,000 sows are housed in 9-storey buildings.
Page 4 of articles about temperature
Effect of conductive cooling pads on heat and moisture production of gilts in hot and thermoneutral environments
Conductive cooling pads have the potential to cool swine under both high temperature and high humidity conditions.
Rugged Cat® S60 smartphone helps pig farmers improve productivity and efficiency
The integrated thermal camera of the Cat S60 allows users to obtain thermal images that come loaded with instant data, which makes it easier for farmers to make corrections and achieve the proper functioning of their equipment, ensure that the animals are comfortable, and increase overall profitability of their farming business.
High environmental temperature around farrowing induced heat stress in crated sows
High temperatures around farrowing (25°C) compromise crated sows' welfare, with a potential negative impact on offspring performance.
Effect of hot temperature and drinker type on growth performance and water disappearance by growing-finishing pigs
Results suggest that drinker type can affect water disappearance rates; further research is needed to quantify the amount of water wastage.
Effect of pad cooling on summer barn environment and finishing pig temperature
The objective was to compare tunnel ventilated finishing barns with cool cell pads (PAD) or without (CONTROL) for barn climate and pig temperature.
A high temperature around farrowing causes stress to the sows
The use of a thermometer or other technologies not so usual such as thermography for diagnosing sensitive situations cheaply, easily and objectively.
Impact of environment temperature and food consumption on a pig's body temperature
The effect of environment temperature on the body temperature is greater than that of ingestion and digestion of food.
How much of an issue is heat stress for sows?
Nutritional approaches, adapting the diet and using feed additives, can help sows cope with heat stress.
Keeping pigs in their comfort zone
A new method of comparing the environmental performance of pig houses has been devised by Staffordshire-based ARM Buildings.
Blowers better for weaners
Blower heaters for weaner-grower pens may offer significant advantages over conventional in-pen bar heaters, according to Tim Miller environmental specialist with ARM Buildings.
Feed flavour to increase feed intake in lactation under tropical conditions
Flavour supplementation during lactation may improve sow feed intake promoting higher milk yield in climate challenging conditions.
Effect of floor cooling on late lactation sows under acute heat stress
A sow cooling pad was developed to remove excess heat production. Three water flow rates were evaluated. Signs of heat stress were substantially reduced with the sow cooling pads.
Development and use of sow cooling pads during farrowing and lactation
Floor cooling is based on the conduction of heat from the sow to a sink while lying down.
The ideal farrowing facilities (2/2): feeding and environmental control systems
This time, Joan Wennberg discusses the different feeding and environmental control systems in the farrowing house with Heraclio Corchón and Javier Lorente