Table 3.
Normal rectal temperatures in resting pigs in the thermoneutral zone. Modified from [40]
| Age | Normal rectal temperature,°C (variation ± 0.3°C) |
|---|---|
| Piglets | 39.5 |
| Slaughter pigs | 39.3 |
| Young sows, gilts | 38.8 |
| Multiparous sows | 38.3 |
Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.