Biofilm is a Trojan horse for pathogenic bacteria in the drinking water system
Biofilm, “the dirt in water pipes”, the causative agent of problems in the conditions and the quality of the water supply, is the subject of this article.
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Small nipple, great effect
Big Dutchman drinker reduces water consumption and amount of slurry.
Drip system to increase water consumption in the post-weaning phase
How to increase water consumption in piglets during the 2 to 3 days period after weaning using the piglet’s natural curiosity.
The secret to ensure water quality: from its source to the final point
After the onset of problems, it brings back to our mind that perhaps water could be the source of our poor production results.
Watching water in piggeries
Water meters are now being fitted as standard equipment to all new pig houses supplied by ARM Buildings.
Effect of hot temperature and drinker type on growth performance and water disappearance by growing-finishing pigs
Results suggest that drinker type can affect water disappearance rates; further research is needed to quantify the amount of water wastage.
Drinker position influences the cleanness of the lying area of pigs in a welfare-friendly housing facility
This study has identified a simple method of increasing the cleanliness of pigs’ dedicated lying areas, which has important implications for improving the design of pig housing facilities and maximising pig welfare.
Being Clear About Water - Correcting poor water provision on farm
An evening webinar with AHDB Pork and Nigel Woolfenden (Bishopton Veterinary Group).
Placing drinkers near hoppers doubles pigs’ feed intake
The 24-hour-a-day monitoring of feed and water consumption, which can be reviewed live on the farm office computer can pick up trends and has even been used to predict disease outbreaks.
How to avoid the pigs from lying beside the drinking troughs during the hot season?
This behaviour avoids the submissive animals from having access to water with enough frequency.
The water disappearance and manure production at commercial growing-finishing pig farms
The results obtained at the commercial growing-finishing farms show that in uncontrolled conditions the water disappearance and manure production are significantly influenced by the drinker type.
Providing water to pregnant sows
With a water tank above the pregnant sows cages we ensure their water supply.
Feeding during the lactation period: hoppers versus feeders
The hoppers and the feeders will condition our ability for attaining maximum feed consumption.
Thompson’s tip: Go check the flow
The long cold spell has loosened rust and scale from inside water pipes on many pig units.
Cleaning and disinfection failures – why do they happen?
Any failure in a cleaning and disinfection programme costs money. This comes from the costs of the programme, the loss of its potential benefits and very probably the costs of disease the failure has allowed to occur. It is also very disappointing for the management and staff of the farm who have done the hard work, and the veterinarian who is trying to ensure healthy efficient production.
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ArticleCleaning comes before disinfection
It is much more difficult to achieve a good quality of cleaning if the surface you are trying to clean is particularly pervious to water (for example wood) and has many cracks and hidden areas.