heat stress

Gestating sows in hot conditions, on a farm near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo: Vincent ter Beek
25-06 | Article

Heat stress is not only an environmental issue

Pomegranate peel shows great promise in reducing heat stress in broilers. Photo: MaxPixel
03-05 | Article

Pomegranate peel relieves heat stress in broilers

Forced ventilation is a strategy very used by farmers inside newer sheds in order to face high temperatures all over the country. Photo: Daniel Azevedo
03-05 | Article

How do Brazilian pig producers deal with heat stress?

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 | Article

Heat Stress: How it impacts feeding behaviour in lactating sows

As lower water intake during heat stress is undesirable, lowering water lines can encourage chicks to drink more. Photo: AnnevanderWoude
03-05 | Article

Tips and tricks for feeding during heat stress

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 | Article

Heat stress kicks in at 21°C

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 | Article

Using nature to tackle heat stress