Livestock production both contributes to and is affected by climate change. In addition to the
physiological effects of higher temperatures on individual animals, the consequences of …

Seasonal variations in environmental temperatures impose added stress on domestic
species bred for economically important production traits. These heat‐mediated stressors …

A meta-analysis was carried out to evaluate the effect of heat on the performance of lactating
sows and their litters. The database containing information on the effects heat stress has on …

The genetics of the pig: Biology and genetics of reproduction. Page 1 ©CAB International 2011.
The Genetics of the Pig, 218 2nd Edn (eds MF Rothschild and A. Ruvinsky) Introduction …

Fifty nine primiparous sows PIC Camborough 23 were distributed in a completely
randomized 2× 2 (with and without floor cooling× two dietary treatments) factorial design …

Temperature is a crucial factor in mammalian spermatogenesis. The scrotum, pampiniform
plexus, and cremaster and dartos muscles in mammals are specific adaptations to ensure …

The medicinal plant Artemisia annua L. is well known for its antimalarial compound
artemisinin and the antioxidant capacity of its active ingredients. However, low bioavailability …

Heat stress affects pig health, welfare, and production, and thus the economic viability of the
pig sector in many countries. Breeding for heat tolerance is a complex issue, increasingly …

Simple Summary Pig producers are required to supply consistent lean carcasses to the
market. However, the pig production cycle contains seasonal variation in carcass fatness …

Substantial economic losses in animal agriculture result from animals experiencing heat
stress (HS). Pigs are especially susceptible to HS, resulting in reductions in growth, altered …