Limiting Swine Stress with Evaporative Cooling in Kentucky

Authors

Robert L. Fehr, University of KentuckyFollow
K. T. Priddy, University of Kentucky
Samuel G. McNeill, University of KentuckyFollow
Douglas G. Overhults, University of KentuckyFollow

Abstract

During the summer, temperatures in swine buildings often rise to levels that adversely affect animal performance and the profitability of these operations. Heat stress reduces reproductive efficiency in the breeding herd, affecting both the boar and sow. During extended hot weather periods, death of farrowing sows may result.

Publication Date

1980

Publication Number

AEU-17

Notes

Exact publication date unknown.

Repository Citation

Fehr, Robert L.; Priddy, K. T.; McNeill, Samuel G.; and Overhults, Douglas G., "Limiting Swine Stress with Evaporative Cooling in Kentucky" (1980). Agricultural Engineering Extension Updates. 60.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/aeu_reports/60