Cooling pads for sows during farrowing and lactation

For sows to feel well in the farrowing and lactation house, its best that temperatures do not rise too high. Heat stress, however, does often occur, e.g. due to hot summers, high prolificacy or an indoor climate that is aimed at making newborn piglets feel comfortable. Cooling pads may help. Heat stress has negative effects on sow productivity and reproductive performance. It has multiple impacts on animal metabolism and physiology. These include: Increased body core temperature; Increased blo