-Pigs need housing to keep them warm during cold temperatures and to shelter them from excessive heat.
-Pigs are sensitive to heat and could die from heat stress.
-When housed indoors, temperature conditions must be well regulated.
-Controlled temperature conditions can help maximize growth.
-Cooling mechanisms for pigs can come in the form of drip water system or a wallow.
-Pigs can be housed indoors in individual stalls, pens or in barns.
-Even if the pigs are raised outdoors they would need a shelter during cold and hot weathers.
-The housing should have a space for feeding and bedding.
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