To support the comfort of the animals during periods of heat stress
Heat stress
Periods of high heat, particularly during the summer, alter the comfort of livestock, which are subject to heat stress. This stress affects the physiology of the animals: their body temperature, their respiratory frequency as well as their water consumption increase strongly. This phenomenon is called heat stress and leads to a decrease in the animals’ intake and performance.
Our action
In response to these delicate phases during which the comfort and well-being of the animals must remain a priority, the CCPA Group has developed the Thermo range of digital products and tools. The result of our expertise, these solutions support the natural means available to the animals to fight against thermal stress.
Stress indicator
To calculate the animal’s thermal comfort level, it is essential to rely on the THI (Temperature Humidity Index) stress indicator.
Practical and reliable, it combines both accuracy and practicality for use in the field. The breeder can accurately assess the potential effects of heat stress on the animal.
Our solutions by species
We provide you with advice to fight the impact of thermal stress in your breeding. CCPA has developed specific products for this delicate period and adapted to the physiology of each species.
News
Understanding and managing heat stress during hot weather
Not only summers are warmer, but their shape has evolved, with alternating phases of variable temperature and periods of high humidity.
Heat stress in farm animals: nutritional issues and solutions
Heat stress represents a major challenge for livestock, affecting their wellbeing and productivity significantly. When temperatures rise, animals seek to regulate their body temperature by reducing their food intake, resulting in a series of complex physiological responses. These responses include alterations in breathing patterns, blood gas imbalances and reduced blood flow to essential organs, thereby contributing to heat removal.
Heat stress has a major impact on young ruminants
The effects of heat stress on adult ruminants are now well known. More and more scientific research is now focusing on the impact of heat stress on young ruminants, and in particular on replacement dairy heifers.
Summer 2023 Review: Increasingly Polymorphous Summers
The year 2023 was marked by one of the hottest summers in recent years. Unprecedented record temperatures all over the world. Despite an impression of gloomy weather in some countries such as France, the trend of increasingly hot summer is confirmed. The risk period has increased to 4 to 5 months in temperate climates and 7 to 8 months in subtropical climates. Let’s review in more details.
Your testimonies
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Olivier Traineau
Breeder of laying hens in Maine-et-LoireRead the full story“I wanted to test the new Thermo®Poultry nutritional solution. I observed better behaviour of my hens in the open air. Mortality was reduced by 1.38 points over the observation period. Thermo®Poultry can be used in drinking water, which makes it easy to use in case of heat stroke.”
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Group of pig farmers
Czech RepublicRead the full story“We used Thermo®Control to ensure the thermal comfort of our sows. Tested on nearly 10,700 sows during the summer, without changing the nutritional values of the feed and without taking any particular measures, results were immediately observed.”
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Joseph Touchais
Dairy cow breeder in Ille-et-VilaineRead the full story“The cows suffered from the heat: they ate less and decreased production. I used Delta® ThermoPlus all summer and the difference is remarkable: the cows are eating better and especially from a behavioral and health point of view, it’s much better than previous summers!”
