Page 8 of articles about temperature

Pig growth at low rearing temperature: effects on performances and body composition

The effects of cold temperature on growth performance and body composition were reversible when pigs were placed at thermoneutrality during the growing-finishing period.

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Thermographic diagnosis: Practical tools in the farm

The thermographic cameras can measure the temperature in all the image with resolutions that are equivalent to 19,200 infrared thermometers at the same time.

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Bulgaria: restructuring of the pig and poultry breeding sectors

Fifty million leva have been secured for restructuring of the pig and poultry breeding sectors, announced the Minister of Agriculture and Food Dr. Miroslav Naydenov.

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Heating

The difficulties of finding the right temperature ...

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Thompson's tip: Dangers of fluctuating winter temperatures

It is important to position thermometers in a representative area of the house. Passageways under air inlets may not reflect temperatures experienced at pig level.

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Warms water in winter

Sub-zero conditions last winter caused huge problems for pig farmers due to drinking systems freezing up, particularly in straw-based housing.

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Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (IV)

In this chapter we will consider the benefits of closed nests and the importance of temperature regulation according to the age of the piglets.

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Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (III)

In this chapter we will take a look at the use of heat lamps and how to distribute heat inside the pen.

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Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (II)

In this chapter we will discuss the benefits of heating mats

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Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (I)

The majority of newborn mamals are very sensitive to low temperatures. However, piglets are especially predisposed to loss of energy.

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Seasonality and mortality at fattening

One could think that the number of deaths increases in the winter in the northern hemisphere because the animals freeze to death.

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Thompson’s tip: Sub-zero temperatures pose biosecurity challenge

The recent sub-zero temperatures pose a significant challenge for biosecurity on pig units. Unfortunately the survival of major pathogens such as dysentery is enhanced in cold weather, warns Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd.

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Toes toastie to minus 40!

Thermo-insulated wellington boots to keep feet warm and dry down to minus 40C are a wise buy this winter.

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Thompson’s tip: Monitor temperature during cold snaps

The recent cold snap is a reminder that winter is coming! Already, our practice is seeing upsurges in coughs and respiratory disease in pigs, probably triggered by fluctuations in temperature, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd.

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NutritionArticle

Factors that influence feed consumption and its conversion in fattening pigs

Genetic selection over the last few decades has resulted in pigs with better feed conversion and leaner carcasses, but it has also led to pigs with a decreased ingestion capacity.

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Fattening: Cleanliness and feed

This new test has to do with the correct feed and levels of hygiene in the pens.