Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Santiago T. Peña Jr., Bruce Gummow, Anthony J. Parker, Damien B. B. P. Paris Santiago T. Peña Jr., Bruce Gummow, Anthony J. Parker, Damien B. B. P. Paris Published: April 30, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0216143 Figures Abstract Heat stress-induced sperm DNA damage has recently been demonstrated in boars during tropical summer; which could negatively impact early embryo survival and litter size in sows.