Infographic on water medications

Medication via drinking water is one of the most widely used administration routes in swine production, but its effectiveness depends on many often overlooked factors. This infographic reviews the system’s critical points—from the quality and quantity of water in the tank to filtration and flow rate—and compares the two main options: using a tank or a dosing pump.

It also covers key aspects such as product solubility, the use of agitators to prevent precipitation, the importance of working with the correct stock solution concentrations (never below 2-4%), temperature, and the need to clean the entire system once the treatment is completed.