Swine producers have new resources available from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to mitigate summer heat stress. These resources are available for download from the ISU Extension store:
- Heat Stress in Swine Production: Breeding Herd Considerations
- Heat Stress in Swine Production: Basic Research
Source: National Hog Farmer, April 6, 2026. Link. Researchers have estimated that heat stress costs the U.S. pork industry over $520 million annually in economic losses.
Also see: Hot Hog heat stress app for pig producers, AHD Archives, June 27, 2023. Link.
Hogs don’t sweat. They cope with heat through panting.”
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