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>®</sup> (TQA) program that provides guidelines for trailer boarding, bedding, and misting. These guidelines are widely ap...
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MDPI AG
2018-11-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/11/203 |