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Controlled crude protein reduction and use of essential amino acids can improve feed efficiency, decrease water consumption, and reduce nitrogen excretion.

The knowledge and the experience of the veterinarian are important, but not enough. The most valuable information will be provided by the farmer, because they know their pigs and many details that the veterinarian may not see or know.

Many times we become surprised when we see the contents that come out of the pipes when we empty them out for the first time...

We must assure correct management, primarily in the following points: Number of animals / drinker, placement, flow, control of water consumption, design and height of the drinker.

A commercial product is formed by a combination of the active ingredients and excipients. The active ingredient is the compound with therapeutic properties and the excipient is what is added to transform the active ingredients into a combination suitable for administration.

Knowing the pattern of pig drinking behavior is essential for effective treatments.

We must know the environmental conditions to be able to correctly estimate water consumption.

Upon medicating water, the doses should be repeated with a time interval that prevents plasma levels from dropping below the minimum effective concentration and exceeding the toxic concentration.

Medicating water using a tank is an easy and flexible method used to administer drugs, but it can be imprecise if the products we use aren’t totally soluble.

You can also facilitate your work using our Water Medication Calculator to perform the calculations.

Are you aware that using certain medications in acidified water may limit their efficacy? Do you know the pH of the water before starting a medication in water?

The ban on the use of zinc oxide starting June 2022 makes it necessary to review and improve many aspects of weaning, especially in its early stages. With Alberto García and Chretien Gielen we address key management points for successful weaning without the use of zinc oxide.

What factors cause increased mortality and slow-growing piglets in the nursery phase? How can we address these issues?

During lactation ensuring the sow consumes enough water is essential, as well as maintaining the water:feed ratio needed to lessen weight loss in the sow and allow a greater daily gain in the piglets.

Additional nutrient supply via water is a quick tool in stressing periods.

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.