SOWS HEAT STRESS, KANTAS DIMITRIOS
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Pigs adapted relatively easily to environmental changes, which is very important for their survival.But for sows, this adaptation has a cost concerning productivity and longevity. Most animals’ species can expel heat to the environment with perspiration and panting which are the two most important tools for maintaining body temperature. However, pigs do not sweat and have relatively small lungs.
