Shoreview, Minn. [May 28, 2014] – A heat-stressed sow is less likely to consume consistent levels of feed, [1] but how do we know when heat may be causing problems in the herd?
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Keep sows cool this summer: Evaluate Temperature Humidity Index in your facility
A heat prevention strategy can help promote consistent feed consumption and performance through summer
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Heat-stressed sows have a greater potential to consume less feed and experience production lulls. Producers can easily identify the Temperature Heat Index (THI) in their facilities with the Purina Sow Heat Stress Manager mobile app.
The Heat Stress Manager for Sows mobile app features a heat stress calculator for inputting the current temperature and humidity readings. After inputting these readings into the app, the temperature and humidity are translated into a THI reading that shows the severity of heat stress, ranging from mild to extreme risk.
