Effect of drinker type on water disappearance of nursery pigs
Results suggest that water disappearance from nipple drinkers was greater than for cup drinkers.
articles about drinker in Abstracts
Water consumption and wastage behaviour in pigs: implications for antimicrobial administration and stewardship
The study shows it is feasible to use a system to quantify the water use and wastage patterns of pigs in farm buildings.
Effects of cooled floor pads and chilled drinking water on behavior and performance of lactating sows under heat stress
Cooled floor pads combined with chilled drinking water did not affect sow behavior, but did alleviate heat stress partially.
More nipple cup drinkers on day of weaning affects piglet water access and aggression
Multiple drinkers provided more frequent and longer water access along with decreased aggression near the water source.
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.
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.