Effect of weekly temperature reduction on nursery pig performance

Effect of weekly temperature reduction on nursery pig performance

Nichols, D.A.; Johnston, M.; Blecha, Frank; Murphy, J.P.

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Publication Date: 1985

Conference: Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1985
Starting Page: 79, Ending Page: 80
Publisher: Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

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Abstract:

A total of 64 pigs were used to evaluate the effect of weekly temperature reductions. No differences were observed between treatments for average daily feed intake, daily gain, or feed efficiency. Pigs exposed to cooler temperatures during weeks 3 and 4 tended to consume more feed than those housed at 92 F for the entire period.

Keywords: Swine; Temperature; Nursery pig performance

URL for this item: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/3714

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