Recommended Thermal Conditions for Swine*
|
Type and weight |
Preferred range |
Lower intervention |
Upper intervention |
| Lactating sow and litter |
60 to 80F for sow; |
50F for sow |
90F for sow |
| Prenursery, 10 to 30 lb |
80 to 90F |
60F |
95F |
| Nursery, 30 to 75 lb |
65 to 80F |
40F |
95F |
| Growing, 75 to 150lb |
60 to 75F |
25F |
95F |
| Finishing, 150-220lb |
50 to 75F |
5F |
95F |
| Sows or boars |
60 to 75F |
5F |
90F |
*from National Pork Producers Council, Swine Care Handbook, 1992.
Copyright ©1997 by the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary
Medicine
Faculty: Dr. Paul Pitcher
Student: Sandra Springer,'99