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United Nations • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

Climate control and design of finishing pig accommodation - EURCAW-Pigs presentation

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By Herman Vermeer, pig welfare scientist, Wageningen Livestock Research, The Netherlands. New challenges in pig housing arise due to climate change, especially in the case of heatwaves and rising energy costs. For example, how to design buildings that will provide good animal welfare, also in hot temperatures. Mainly finishers and lactating sows, as well as in pregnant sows (especially straw bedded), are at risk. What are the animal needs for thermal comfort, what are relevant indicators for heat stress, and can be done to decrease the occurrence of heat stress and to increase thermos-comfort? Presented at the MS Officials meeting 5 and 6 October 2022, Brussels (©EURCAW-Pigs) ...more
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Climate control and design of finishing pig accommodation - EURCAW-Pigs presentation
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2023Jan 20
By Herman Vermeer, pig welfare scientist, Wageningen Livestock Research, The Netherlands. New challenges in pig housing arise due to climate change, especially in the case of heatwaves and rising energy costs. For example, how to design buildings that will provide good animal welfare, also in hot temperatures. Mainly finishers and lactating sows, as well as in pregnant sows (especially straw bedded), are at risk. What are the animal needs for thermal comfort, what are relevant indicators for heat stress, and can be done to decrease the occurrence of heat stress and to increase thermos-comfort? Presented at the MS Officials meeting 5 and 6 October 2022, Brussels (©EURCAW-Pigs)

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