Heat stress in pigs – Why should you care?

Climate change has become a topic of rising importance. In addition to the negative effects of heat waves on vegetation and plant growth, the direct effects of changing weather on animal health should not be underestimated. Calculations from the US swine industry of economic losses due to heat stress are estimated to be US$316 million annually. These losses include on the one hand a prolonged weaning-to-oestrus interval in sows and on the other hand economic losses from growing-finishing pigs. P