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Use of Different Cooling Methods in Pig Facilities to Alleviate the Effects of Heat Stress—A Review

Author(s) : Godyń D., HERBUT P., ANGRECKA S., VIEIRA F.M.C.

Type of article: Periodical article, Review

Summary

Heat stress triggers behavioural and physiological response and thus negatively affects productivity in livestock. Among farm species, pigs are especially susceptible to exposure to high air temperatures. The evaporative pad cooling system, high pressure fogging, sprinkling as well as elevating of air velocity and floor cooling are the methods most often used in pig facilities to alleviate the effects of heat stress. This article mainly discusses issues linked with the effectiveness of the various cooling methods on improving the indices of animal welfare.

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Use of Different Cooling Methods in Pig Facilities to Alleviate the Effects of Heat Stress—A Review

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  • Original title: Use of Different Cooling Methods in Pig Facilities to Alleviate the Effects of Heat Stress—A Review
  • Record ID : 30027792
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology
  • Source: Animals - vol. 10 - n. 9
  • Publishers: MDPI
  • Publication date: 2020/09
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10091459

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