One Is the Coldest Number: How Group Size and Body Weight Affect Thermal Preference in Weaned Pigs (3 to 15 kg)

SIMPLE SUMMARY: Exposure to thermal stress can negatively impact an animals’ overall welfare, resulting in decreased body condition, slower growth rates, and in severe cases, mortality. Understanding the thermal comfort of pigs can help producers reduce thermal stress and improve the overall well-be...

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Autores principales: Robbins, Lindsey A., Green-Miller, Angela R., Johnson, Jay S., Gaskill, Brianna N.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8157870/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34070010
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11051447

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8157870/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34070010
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11051447

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