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The effect of supplementary heating on the rearing of pigs
R. C. Campbell, H. E. Paterson
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Abstract
1. An experiment was carried out at ten farms in four winters to compare the value of three methods of pen warming. 2. Complete information on weightgain was available in seventeen replicates; the average increase in weaning weight from the use of heat was 2·41 lb. 3. Information on survival was available for thirteen replicates; the average benefit from the use of heat was 0·58 pigs weaned per litter. 4. The farmers' comments showed that they considered heating to be of value.