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Heat Sources for Post-Weaning Pigs

By: Shaniya Medlin, Suzanne Leonard, Rachel Hodges

This publication provides information about common heat sources used to supply supplemental warmth for young pigs to help producers select the best options for their operations.

How Does Nitrogen Move Through a Swine Farm with a Lagoon-Sprayfield System?

By: Anjel Iriaghomo, Breanna Sorrells, Lise Montefiore, Piyush Patil, Natalie Nelson, Mahmoud Sharara

This publication provides basic information on animal production systems and reviews the movement of nitrogen in concentrated feeding operations for swine.

Cooling Methods for Finishing Swine

By: Lexi A. Roof, Suzanne M. Leonard

This publication discusses options for addressing heat stress in swine operations. Topics include ventilation cooling methods and direct and indirect cooling methods. A summary of these options compares the advantages, disadvantages, costs, and energy and water consumption associated with each cooling method.