Temperature preference in piglets weaned at 12-14 days of age.

摘要

Five replicates of 48 pigs each, weaned at 12-14 d of age, were observed. Mean preferred temperature was found to decrease during the night and early morning, and increase during the day. Average preferred temperatures were 26.3 degrees C, 25.7 degrees C, and 25 degrees C for 3, 4, and 5 wk of age, respectively.