Effect of reduced nighttime temperature on nursery pig performance

Authors

David A. Nichols
Frank Blecha
M Johnston
Robert H. Hines

Keywords

Swine day, 1984; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 85-132-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 461; Swine; Temperature; Nursery pig performance

Abstract

A total of 144 weaned pigs were used to evaluate the effect of reduced nighttime temperatures on pig performance. No differences were observed in average daily feed intake, daily gain, or feed efficiency regardless of temperature treatment. These results indicate that constant high temperature may not be required for nursery pigs.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 15, 1984

Recommended Citation

Nichols, David A.; Blecha, Frank; Johnston, M; and Hines, Robert H. (1984) "Effect of reduced nighttime temperature on nursery pig performance," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 10. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6133