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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.

How to increase water consumption in piglets during the 2 to 3 days period after weaning using the piglet’s natural curiosity.

After the onset of problems, it brings back to our mind that perhaps water could be the source of our poor production results.

Understanding water consumption and knowing the factors that can affect it, are important points in animal production and health.

To achieve a good feed intake it is essential to reach adequate water consumption 

At autopsy, haemorrhagic enterocolitis with mucosal oedema, enlarged spleen and haemorrhagic mesentery were observed.

Adding organic iron in piglets drinking water during lactation may be an alternative to parenteral administration of inorganic iron.

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.

The aim is to avoid dehydration during the first days after weaning to improve feed intake.

The hoppers and the feeders will condition our ability for attaining maximum feed consumption.

The goal is that the sows always have access to a good amount of fresh drinking water in the farrowing quarters.