Pilot-Scale Assessment of a Novel Farrowing Creep Area Supplementary Heat Source

Pilot-Scale Assessment of a Novel Farrowing Creep Area Supplementary Heat Source

Pre-weaning morality (PWM) is attributed to a poor creep area microclimate and causes major economic and productivity losses for the US swine industry. Piglets need supplementary heat to overcome a high surface area to body weight ratio and minimal thermoregulation. A pilot-scale study was conducted...

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Main Authors: Benjamin C. Smith, Brett C. Ramirez, Steven J. Hoff, Laura L. Greiner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
pre-weaning mortality
piglet
microclimate
thermal environment
heat lamp
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/11/996

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