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Seven Tips Keep Heat-Stressed Sows Eating in Summer

2013-05-22 17:12:00| National Hog Farmer

Source: Purina Animal Nutrition Heat stress can have a major impact on sow performance and longevity and sows may feel heat stressed at temperatures lower than one might think. As temperatures surpass 70º F, depending upon humidity, sows can start to experience adverse effects from heat stress, such as reduced feed intake. Changes in the ration can help sows continue to consume the nutrients they need to maintain performance and body condition levels. read more

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