Page 4 of articles about 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
Effect of floor cooling on late lactation sows under acute heat stress
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
Heat stress could be underestimated in swine: European state of play and new study on live yeast benefits
Spring-time ventilation checks are vital task for pig farmers
Fans should be isolated from the power supply and blades cleaned with water and detergent if necessary — though not with a pressure washer which could damage the electric motor!
Effect of heat stress on amino acid digestibility in pigs
Pigs exposed to heat stress increase their body temperature and reduce the size of their intestinal villi, thus increasing the loss of endogenous AAs and reducing the abundance of AA transporters in the intestine, as well as apparent and standardized ileal digestibility of AAs.
Dietary organic zinc attenuates heat stress–induced changes in pig intestinal integrity and metabolism
Effect of radiant heat at the birth site in farrowing crates on hypothermia and behaviour in neonatal piglets
Heat Stress Management Strategies on Farm
This article summarizes the main points to beat heat stress in pigs.