Drinkers and Water Quality Featured Articles
Developing Strategies for Water Conservation for Producers
Animal drinking and cleaning are the top uses of water in pig barns, write Alvin Alvarado (MSc), Bernardo Predicala (PhD) and Y. Jin (PhD) of Prairie Swine Centre, who report reduced water usage when water is provided to pigs in a trough (compared to...
Animal drinking and cleaning are the top uses of water in pig barns, write Alvin Alvarado (MSc), Bernardo Predicala (PhD) and Y. Jin (PhD) of Prairie Swine Centre, who report reduced water usage when water is provided to pigs in a trough (compared to...
Water Quality Issues and Pork Production
A summary of the practical characteristics of water quality that producers should check on pig farms from Greg Simpson, swine nutritionist in the Pork News and Views newsletter from the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to help...
A summary of the practical characteristics of water quality that producers should check on pig farms from Greg Simpson, swine nutritionist in the Pork News and Views newsletter from the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to help...
Prairie Swine Research Centre Annual Report 2010
The annual report from the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada includes articles on some recently completed research in the fields of engineering, behaviour and nutrition.
The annual report from the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada includes articles on some recently completed research in the fields of engineering, behaviour and nutrition.
Water in Swine Production: a Review of its Significance and Conservation Strategies
A review of the importance of good water quality for pig production and tips on the best water management practices from Martin Nyachoti and Elijah Kiarie of the University of Manitoba in a paper presented at the Manitoba Swine Seminar 2010.
A review of the importance of good water quality for pig production and tips on the best water management practices from Martin Nyachoti and Elijah Kiarie of the University of Manitoba in a paper presented at the Manitoba Swine Seminar 2010.
Gilt and First Litter Sow Management
Tips on housing and feeding young sows for a long productive life from Ed Barrie, Sow Weaner Pig Specialist with the Ontario ministry of agriculture in the latest issue of Pork News and Views from OMAFRA.
Tips on housing and feeding young sows for a long productive life from Ed Barrie, Sow Weaner Pig Specialist with the Ontario ministry of agriculture in the latest issue of Pork News and Views from OMAFRA.
Kansas Swine Day 2010
Proceedings of the Kansas Swine Day 2010 conference, which focused on the nutrition and nursery pigs and finishers as well as feed management.
Proceedings of the Kansas Swine Day 2010 conference, which focused on the nutrition and nursery pigs and finishers as well as feed management.
London Swine Conference 2010
The London Swine Conference 2010 was held in London, Ontario, Canada on 31 March and 1 April 2010. The theme of the meeting was 'Focus on the Future'.
The London Swine Conference 2010 was held in London, Ontario, Canada on 31 March and 1 April 2010. The theme of the meeting was 'Focus on the Future'.
Water Management
Jaydee Smith, Swine Production Systems Program Lead, offers five tips for better water management during the hot summer months in the August issue of Pork News and Views from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)....
Jaydee Smith, Swine Production Systems Program Lead, offers five tips for better water management during the hot summer months in the August issue of Pork News and Views from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)....
Learning Pig Health and Welfare Virtually
Learning what can go wrong on a pig farm and how to cope with outbreaks of sickness is an essential part of production management, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Learning what can go wrong on a pig farm and how to cope with outbreaks of sickness is an essential part of production management, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Water Supply Systems: Prevention of Contamination and Waste of Drinking Water Supplies: Agricultural Premises
Information for anyone installing, modifying or maintaining plumbing installations on farms in the UK from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS).
Information for anyone installing, modifying or maintaining plumbing installations on farms in the UK from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS).
Water Supply
Water is essential for nearly all body functions, and even minor dehydration can result in reduced feed intake, lower daily gain, poorer feed conversion, reduced milk production and lower weaning weights. When performance problems are being investigated...
Water is essential for nearly all body functions, and even minor dehydration can result in reduced feed intake, lower daily gain, poorer feed conversion, reduced milk production and lower weaning weights. When performance problems are being investigated...
Feed and Water Intake Checklist
Checklists for maximising feed intake and optimising water intake have been prepared by Katie Carr for the Prairie Swine Centre.
Checklists for maximising feed intake and optimising water intake have been prepared by Katie Carr for the Prairie Swine Centre.
Establishing the Weaned Piglet
Establishing piglets early to reduce pen variation is the key message from the BPEX Knowledge Transfer Farm Case Study 5. Successful changes were adjustments to the feeding regime, the addition of bite drinkers and additional lighting.
Establishing piglets early to reduce pen variation is the key message from the BPEX Knowledge Transfer Farm Case Study 5. Successful changes were adjustments to the feeding regime, the addition of bite drinkers and additional lighting.
Optimum Drinker-to-Pigs Ratio in the Nursery
More generous provision of drinkers tended to improve the growth of weaned pigs although the differences were not significant, according to research at Iowa State University reported by JoAnn Alumbaugh of Farms.Com. The work highlighted the need for more...
More generous provision of drinkers tended to improve the growth of weaned pigs although the differences were not significant, according to research at Iowa State University reported by JoAnn Alumbaugh of Farms.Com. The work highlighted the need for more...
Salt Poisoning and Water Deprivation
Dehydration is a common sequel to many disease problems and management circumstances. The pig appears to be particularly vulnerable to a form of dehydration that presents as a specific disease entity, which we refer to as salt poisoning or water deprivation,...
Dehydration is a common sequel to many disease problems and management circumstances. The pig appears to be particularly vulnerable to a form of dehydration that presents as a specific disease entity, which we refer to as salt poisoning or water deprivation,...
Drinker Design - Key To Minimising Waste, But Not Pig Performance
How water, which is now a costly item, as supplied to growing pigs has no effect on their performance but it can make a difference when it comes to waste and slurry volume, writes Stuart Lumb.
How water, which is now a costly item, as supplied to growing pigs has no effect on their performance but it can make a difference when it comes to waste and slurry volume, writes Stuart Lumb.
Think about drink: Is it draining profit potential
By Jane Jordan, ThePigSite Editor. Measuring water consumption in commercial pig production is a valuable management tool. However, water intake in relation to livestock production, is a relatively unexplored territory. There has been is little academic...
By Jane Jordan, ThePigSite Editor. Measuring water consumption in commercial pig production is a valuable management tool. However, water intake in relation to livestock production, is a relatively unexplored territory. There has been is little academic...
Watering topics - A film in the drinker line
By Luc Ledoux, CID LINES nv - You might be shocked by what is happening inside the pipes bringing water to your pigs. Unseen yet increasing on most units there is a thin film that threatens to give a problem of contamination at the drinker.
By Luc Ledoux, CID LINES nv - You might be shocked by what is happening inside the pipes bringing water to your pigs. Unseen yet increasing on most units there is a thin film that threatens to give a problem of contamination at the drinker.
Ball bite water drinkers spill less, save more
By Alberta Pork. An Alberta producer has found that big efficiencies can be achieved by making a small change to a barn’s watering program.
By Alberta Pork. An Alberta producer has found that big efficiencies can be achieved by making a small change to a barn’s watering program.
Treatment of Drinking Water: An opportunity for better results in Swine Production
By Luc Ledoux, CID LINES nv, Belgium - The importance of good drinking water is often underestimated. Pigs drink more than twice as much as they eat! At weaning, the water / feed ratio is about 4:1. Water will transport the nutrients in the body (and...
By Luc Ledoux, CID LINES nv, Belgium - The importance of good drinking water is often underestimated. Pigs drink more than twice as much as they eat! At weaning, the water / feed ratio is about 4:1. Water will transport the nutrients in the body (and...
Water medication for pigs
By Graeme Taylor, Greg Roese and Chris Brewster and published by NSW Department of Primary Industries - This Primefact examines the use of water medication systems as part of a herd health management program.
By Graeme Taylor, Greg Roese and Chris Brewster and published by NSW Department of Primary Industries - This Primefact examines the use of water medication systems as part of a herd health management program.
Make Sure Pigs Have Enough Water In Summer
By Dr. Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - Water is not only essential for swine survival, it is also a critical nutrient for growth, maintenance of pregnancy, and weight gain during lactation. In hot weather, the pig’s...
By Dr. Todd See, Swine Genetics Specialist, North Carolina State University - Water is not only essential for swine survival, it is also a critical nutrient for growth, maintenance of pregnancy, and weight gain during lactation. In hot weather, the pig’s...
Patterns of Drinking Water Use
By Michael C. Brumm, Extension Swine Specialist, Northeast Research and Extension Center. Nebraska Swine Report 2006 : The amount of drinking water needed daily by the pig depends on numerous influences, including temperature, diet, stage of production...
By Michael C. Brumm, Extension Swine Specialist, Northeast Research and Extension Center. Nebraska Swine Report 2006 : The amount of drinking water needed daily by the pig depends on numerous influences, including temperature, diet, stage of production...
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