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.
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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
Heat stress could be underestimated in swine: European state of play and new study on live yeast benefits
In the summer, lactating sows could spend 34 to 94% of their time above heat stress threshold (25°C), which could lead to 0.6 to 2.5 kg per day of reduced feed intake, and this is true from Netherlands to Spain.
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
Heat stress and reduced feed intake compromised intestinal integrity in pigs, and zinc AA complex source mitigates some of these negative effects.
Effect of radiant heat at the birth site in farrowing crates on hypothermia and behaviour in neonatal piglets
Radiant heating behind the sows reduced hypothermia in new-born piglets and indicate that providing heat during the first half hour after birth is important.
Heat Stress Management Strategies on Farm
This article summarizes the main points to beat heat stress in pigs.
Strategies to minimize heat stress in fattening pigs in summer
The article suggests various environmental and feed program changes and assesses their effect on pig performance and feed cost.
Establishing the defecation area in the fattening pens
With this aim, micro sprinklers soak periodically the area where we wish the animals to defecate.
How to avoid the pigs from lying beside the drinking troughs during the hot season?
This behaviour avoids the submissive animals from having access to water with enough frequency.