Carbon dioxide
3 December 2018
2 minute read
By: This gas is a normal component of air in levels up to 300ppm. It is only toxic in very high levels >3000ppm and rarely causes problems in piggeries. However if CO2 levels are high then there are significant risks that the levels of other more toxic gases will be critical. Increased levels cause pigs discomfort and restlessness which may lead to vice and cannibalism.
Emily Houghton
Editor, The Pig Site
Emily Houghton is a Zoology graduate from Cardiff University and was the editor of The Pig Site from October 2017 to May 2020. Emily has worked in livestock husbandry, and has written, conducted and assisted with research projects regarding the synthesis of welfare and productivity of free-range food species.
