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In general, livestock such as poultry and swine are managed in housed, temperature controlled systems. Adjusting these systems to adapt to outside temperature changes may mitigate some of the negative impacts of climate change. However, despite current technologies to manage livestock temperatures, high summer temperatures sill cost swine producers over $300 million every year. As livestock producers adapt to climate change, management and energy costs associated with increased temperature regulation will likely increase. In the future, producers may consider selecting breeds and breed types that are genetically adapted to changed climate conditions.

  • Adapting for the Future

    Research Study Site: USDA-ARS High Plains Grasslands Research Station

    Researchers in the Northern Plains have been studying how changes in the atmosphere might impact rangelands throughout…

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