As temperatures warm up this spring, AP reminds swine producers about important steps for maintaining a healthy barn environment to protect pig health and productivity.

“Proper environment control requires transitioning barns from winter to summer ventilation,” says Dwight Naber, AP district sales manager. “Warmer temperatures can sneak up on us quickly this time of year.”

Naber recommends these steps:

“Finally, be aware of the weather forecast, and plan ahead with a strategy to protect your pigs from high temperatures,” Naber says. “Have your fans, shutters and other cooling system components ready so that if hot weather is forecast, your pigs can stay cool and at their highest levels of productivity.”

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