Page 2 of articles about temperature

From their respective academic and on-farm perspectives, Josep Gasa and Josep Casanovas comment on a recent study regarding the effect of heat stress on sows: Which weeks does it affect the farrowing rate the most? What about the weaning-to-first-service interval? Are there differences depending on parity?

We can place the weakest piglets from each litter to dry out and warm up in this incubator while we tend to the next sows.

If we combine air with some cool water it is possible to lower the ambient temperature by a few degrees.

Increased demands for production, welfare, traceability; more animals per worker... It is clear that technology will play a key role in helping us face these challenges. What are the main advantages and challenges of these advances?

Why are there more abortions occurring in first parity sows?

This article lists the main non-infectious causes that can lead to irregular returns to estrus.

We explain the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of these two ventilation systems for pig farms.

The pig industry needs to counteract concerns about climate change and provide evidence we are making efforts to minimize our environmental footprint.