Pig production has increased in hot climate countries over recent years, but the effect of exposure to high
temperatures on the health status of farm animals has not been investigated thoroughly. It is not clear
how the ambient temperature (Ta) might influence responses to inflammatory challenge in pigs. The aim
of the present study was to evaluate the effects of high Ta on performance and physiological parameters
of growing pigs, subjected to repeated administration of Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS).