Page 4 of articles about water
Supplementing water to lactating sows
There are different systems for carrying out this water delivery. Probably, the most common one is with a hose, but sometimes, the sows' troughs are not facing the corridor but the wall.
Stimulating feed intake in the nursery through water
The aim is to avoid dehydration during the first days after weaning to improve feed intake.
Feeding during the lactation period: hoppers versus feeders
The hoppers and the feeders will condition our ability for attaining maximum feed consumption.
The effects of high-sulfate water and zeolite on nursery pig performance
Sodium sulfate on drinking water has a negative effect on piglet performance.
Effect of in-water iodine supplementation on weight gain, diarrhea and oral and dental health of nursery pigs
Adding an aqueous iodine supplement to nursery pigs, therefore, did not provide an advantage for either growth or oral condition. Deleterious oral conditions do increase after weaning, with gingivitis being associated with lower piglet weight.
The effect of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) in drinking water on the growth of pigs
The inclusion of ClO2 in drinking water can enhance the growth of pigs during the finishing phase.
Time delay valves for a maximum consumption of water in the farrowing quarters
The goal is that the sows always have access to a good amount of fresh drinking water in the farrowing quarters.