As global warming rises, temperature variations are becoming more intense and frequent, impacting animal health and productivity.
Global warming has led to higher temperatures and greater temperature fluctuations, making it difficult for farms to maintain a comfortable and stable environment for animals.
Heat stress particularly affects swine due to their limited number of sweat glands. As a result, pigs are unable to effectively regulate their body temperature, leading to discomfort. When temperatures rise, pigs instinctively reduce their feed intake to minimize the heat generated by digestion. This decrease in feed consumption can lead to a range of negative consequences, including slower growth rates and weakened immune function.
Reduced feed intake limits the supply of essential nutrients like selenium and vitamin E, crucial for antioxidant function. This deficiency worsens with heat stress, which increases intestinal permeability and heightens oxidative stress, compromising nutrient digestion and absorption. Additionally, heat stress leads to electrolyte imbalances and affects fat mobilization from adipose tissue.
These factors reduce weight gain, increase mortality, and lower carcass quality, making heat stress management essential.
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Adisseo’s swine solutions are developed with a science-based approach to help manage heat stress, particularly during periods of significant temperature variation.
Our nutritional strategies address two key challenges associated with thermal stress.
Adisseo combines innovative nutritional tools with technical expertise to support producers in maintaining swine resilience and performance, even in challenging environments.
Contact us to learn more about our tailored solutions for heat stress management.
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