Heat Lamp Versus Heat Mat as Localised Heat Source in Pig Farrowing Crates

Research at Iowa State University reveals that savings can be made on heating costs by using heat mats rather than heat lamps for piglets in the farrowing room. Heating system did not affect piglet mortality or performance.
calendar icon 15 May 2014
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