Prolactin’s Role During Acute and Chronic Heat Stress in Growing Pigs
- Maria Victoria Sanz Fernandez (Iowa State University)
- Nathan Upah (Iowa State University)
- Sarah Pearce (Iowa State University)
- Amir Nayeri (Iowa State University)
- Ekin Sucu (Iowa State University)
- Nicholas K. Gabler (Iowa State University)
- John F. Patience (Iowa State University)
- Lance H. Baumgard (Iowa State University)
Abstract
We determined the differential effects of environmental hyperthermia and reduced feed intake on circulating prolactin in growing pigs. Furthermore, we evaluated the correlation between prolactin concentration and other metabolic, productive and intestinal parameters during heat stress. Our results indicate that 1) hyperthermia elevates prolactin, and 2) prolactin participates in both the acute heat stress response and the acclimation to environmental hyperthermia. A better understanding of the physiological alterations produced by heat stress is essential in order to develop alleviating strategies to prevent the decrease in production and lost revenue during the warm summer months.
Keywords: ASL R2737
How to Cite:
Sanz Fernandez, M. V., Upah, N., Pearce, S., Nayeri, A., Sucu, E., Gabler, N. K., Patience, J. F. & Baumgard, L. H., (2012) “Prolactin’s Role During Acute and Chronic Heat Stress in Growing Pigs”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 9(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-982
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