Specials

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03-05-2021 | Article

Optimising gut health to overcome performance losses

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03-05-2021 | Article

Aiming for top performance all summer long

Misting systems to make the barn climate more pleasant during extreme summers, are popular, but it is very wise to continuously measure the relative humidity in the barn. Photo: Henk Riswick
03-05-2021 | Article

Heat stress kicks in at 21°C

The aim should be to reduce the thermoregulatory effort for pigs, so that they can recover quickly after heat stress. Photo: IFIP
03-05-2021 | Article

Can we face heat waves with adapted feeding strategies?

Feed management can be a viable method to increase the sows feed intake which can benefit milk production and improve litter performance. Photo: Amanda Lelis UFMG
03-05-2021 | Article

Heat Stress: How it impacts feeding behaviour in lactating sows

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03-05-2021 | Article

Optimising bird productivity during heat stress

Polyphenols from grape extracts can help in tackling heat stress in livestock. Photo:istock
03-05-2021 | Article

Grape polyphenols: An ally to fight heat stress

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03-05-2021 | Article

Novel heat stress interventions to cool off birds

Planting trees needs a long term vision, as they don't offer an immediate solution, trees need time to grow. Photo: Hans Prinsen
03-05-2021 | Article

Using nature to tackle heat stress

Sufficient and good ventilation are of the utmost importance to ensure a pleasant house climate during hot summer days. Photo: Henk Riswick
03-05-2021 | Article

Tips and tricks for proper ventilation