Page 2 of articles about water
Weaning without zinc oxide (2/3): Encouraging feed consumption after weaning
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.
HPNow’s Peroxide UltraPure™ now OMRI Listed®
New approaches to age-old problems in nursery piglets
What factors cause increased mortality and slow-growing piglets in the nursery phase? How can we address these issues?
TechMix Acquires Immuno-Dynamics
Evaluating water-to-feed ratios to maximize growth, feed efficiency and carcass traits in growing-finishing pigs
The importance of water consumption for sows in lactation
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.
Tonisity: Insights on challenges facing piglets in first week of life
Quick nutritional support through drinking water
Additional nutrient supply via water is a quick tool in stressing periods.
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.
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.
The importance of water measurement in swine production
Understanding water consumption and knowing the factors that can affect it, are important points in animal production and health.
Farmex: Chinese water puzzle
Being Clear About Water - Correcting poor water provision on farm
Water consumption and quality: Relevance at postweaning
To achieve a good feed intake it is essential to reach adequate water consumption