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Estimates of upper thermal thresholds for the thermal comfort zone and the upper critical temperature (°C) for pigs
| Upper threshold of thermal comfort zone | Upper critical temperature | |
|---|---|---|
| Weaners of ~ 30 kg | 25°C | 30°C |
| Finishing pigs | 22°C | 25°C |
| Sows | 20°C | 22°C |
