Swine Heat Stress Management Guide
Use this Swine Heat Stress Management Guide as a quick reference for managing heat stress in pigs. Follow the steps in order, adapt them to your barns, and check source guidance for details.
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The steps on this page
- Know the signs of heat stress
- Provide cool water at all times
- Increase airflow as set
- Use cooling systems per manual
- Reduce handling in hot hours
- Move pigs early or late in the day
- Adjust feed timing
- Reduce crowding
- Check pigs more often
- Review what worked
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and National Weather Service.
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