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Title:
Genetic components of heat stress in finishing pigs: Development of a heat load function
Author(s): B. Zumbach, I. Misztal, S. Tsuruta, J. P. Sanchez, M. Azain, W. Herring, J. Holl, T. Long and M. Culbertson
Publication Date: January 1, 2008
Reference: Journal of Animal Science (2008) 86:2082-2088
Country: Norway

Summary:

This study tested the effects of heat stress during the life of a pig, specifically its final weight. It was found that the threshold varied from 16-20 degree Celcius and the second period was varied from 8 to 16 weeks. Changes in BW of finisher pigs was due to heat stress and can be magnified by heat load during the last 10 weeks of life.

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