Despite aggressive heat stress abatement strategies, the U.S. swine industry loses ~$900 million annually. Sources of reduced revenue include: slower growth rates, inefficient feed utilization, increased health care costs, inconsistent market weights, mortality and altered carcass traits. Consequently, heat stress…
Impact of Seasonal Heat Stress on Fatty Acid Composition and Pork Fat Quality
Heat stress (HS) remains one of the most costly factors in the swine industry and is responsible for increased mortality, altered carcass compositions, reduced reproductive ability, and slower growth rates in pork production during the warm summer months. This project…