The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast · Wisenetix

Dr. Jeff Hansen: Battling Heat Stress in Swine | Ep. 190

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Dr. Hansen explains that a technology adding 3 pounds can recover 5-20 pounds of lost sale weight during summer heat stress, creating huge value.
Dr. Jeff Hansen, a swine nutrition expert, discusses the critical impact of summer heat stress on pig growth and profitability. He explains the physiological reasons pigs struggle with heat, outlines key management and nutritional strategies to mitigate losses, and highlights how specific technologies offer disproportionate value during high-stress periods.
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