2021

Polyphenols from grape extracts can help in tackling heat stress in livestock. Photo:istock

03-05-2021 | Article

Grape polyphenols: An ally to fight heat stress

Photo: Phileo by Lesaffre

03-05-2021 | Article

Novel heat stress interventions to cool off birds

There are many parameters to determine the impact of heat stress. For example feed and water intake, panting score and feed conversion rate (FCR). Photo: Phytobiotics

03-05-2021 | Article

New nutritional solutions in heat stress management

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03-05-2021 | Article

Optimising gut health to overcome performance losses

Sufficient and good ventilation are of the utmost importance to ensure a pleasant house climate during hot summer days. Photo: Henk Riswick

03-05-2021 | Article

Tips and tricks for proper ventilation

Planting trees needs a long term vision, as they don't offer an immediate solution, trees need time to grow. Photo: Hans Prinsen

03-05-2021 | Article

Using nature to tackle 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

03-05-2021 | Article

Heat Stress: How it impacts feeding behaviour in lactating sows

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

03-05-2021 | Article

Heat stress kicks in at 21°C

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

03-05-2021 | Article

Tips and tricks for feeding during heat stress

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

03-05-2021 | Article

How do Brazilian pig producers deal with heat stress?