<p>Summer growth suppression in finishing pigs is one of the most persistent and costly seasonal challenges in the pork industry. In this episode, Dr. Steve Kitt discusses how misters in finishers can help producers recover approximately 7 pounds of live bodyweight and 5 pounds of carcass weight during summer marketing periods.</p>

Summer growth suppression in finishing pigs is one of the most persistent and costly seasonal challenges in the pork industry. In this episode, Dr. Steve Kitt discusses how misters in finishers can help producers recover approximately 7 pounds of live bodyweight and 5 pounds of carcass weight during summer marketing periods.

Don't Sweat Summer Losses: Smarter Cooling for Better Performance

“Inside the Helix” is a podcast presentation from DNA Genetics that focuses on all things that matter to the pork industry. Hear from DNA's team of geneticists, veterinarians, animal care providers, nutritionists and other industry-leading experts as they explore pig production from genetic improvement all the way to meat quality.

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Don't Sweat Summer Losses: Smarter Cooling for Better Performance

Don't Sweat Summer Losses: Smarter Cooling for Better Performance