Factors Affecting Trailer Thermal Environment Experienced by Market Pigs Transported in the US

Extreme weather conditions challenge pig thermoregulation during transport and are addressed by the National Pork Board (NPB) Transport Quality Assurance<sup>&#174;</sup> (TQA) program that provides guidelines for trailer boarding, bedding, and misting. These guidelines are widely ap...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yijie Xiong, Richard S. Gates, Angela R. Green-Miller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
THI
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/11/203