Pig Talk: How to treat heat stress in pigs
Heat stress influences the well-being of pigs and can cause trouble for the next cycle as well. There are different systems to create a better climate for the pigs and to reduce heat stress.
Josine Gelauf is a veterinarian based in the Netherlands. Together with Iris Hofman, audiovisual editor of Pig Progress, she visits the pig farm of the faculty of veterinarian medicine in Utrecht. This facility uses a water misting system and ventilators to tackle heat stress. Watch the video to find out more about what you can do to reduce heat stress.
