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The effect of duration of sprinkling on total moisture losses from pigs

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Total moisture losses (TML) from 2 Large White X Landrace pigs sprinkled (800 ml/min) for 0, 30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds at 35C ambient temperature were measured in a hygrometric tent. TML increased to peak values of 5–6 g/min after sprinkling for 60–120 seconds. Irrespective of duration, TML declined to control levels within 60–70 minutes. To obtain most benefit in terms of feed intake and growth in a hot climate it is suggested that pigs should be sprinkled with approximately 800 ml water every 30 minutes.

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  1. Department of Animal Science, University of New England, 2351, Armidale, Australia

    C. Vajrabukka & C. J. Thwaites

  2. Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, University of New England, 2351, Armidale, Australia

    D. J. Farrell

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Vajrabukka, C., Thwaites, C.J. & Farrell, D.J. The effect of duration of sprinkling on total moisture losses from pigs. Int J Biometeorol 30, 185–188 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02189460

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