NOVUS presents breakthroughs in nursery pig nutrition at DPP
Experts on the NOVUS Swine Team will present three posters showcasing innovative strategies in nursery pigs at the 16th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs.
articles about water
MiaBond Drink revolutionizes the application of classic toxin deactivators
Conventional products for toxin deactivation or binding are typically administered through feed. In contrast, MiaBond Drink offers a completely new application method via the water supply for pigs and poultry.
Lactation feeding management greatly determines the success of the following cycle (I). Factors related to water consumption and the prefarrowing period
This article demonstrates the effects of drinking water temperature and feeding management in sows to optimize performance in farrowing and lactation.
55th AASV Annual Meeting summary: Miscellaneous
Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations from the latest AASV, ranging from the future of the veterinary profession to the eradication of diseases, hog prices, and experiences in improving pig survival.
Nutritional management to reduce nitrogen excretion
Controlled crude protein reduction and use of essential amino acids can improve feed efficiency, decrease water consumption, and reduce nitrogen excretion.
Tip to save water
Saving water is one of the pillars of sustainability on the farm. Let's look at some tips on what NOT to do.
CP Foods implements strict water management to strengthen food security against El Niño
The company is advancing plans to confront the water scarcity anticipated from El Niño's influence.
Water medication: Critical points in water medication
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.
Water medication: Cleaning protocols after water medication
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...
CP Foods - Nong Wa agricultural village combats drought with community groundwater bank
This provision of sufficient water empowers farmers to sustain their swine farming operations.
Water medication: What are the best drinkers for saving medication?
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.
Water medication: Stability of different molecules in medications in drinking water
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.
Water medication: Influence of drinking patterns on water medications
Knowing the pattern of pig drinking behavior is essential for effective treatments.
Water medication: Normal consumption and possible variables based on room temperature
We must know the environmental conditions to be able to correctly estimate water consumption.
Water medication: How low water consumption affects medication results
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.
Water medication: How to medicate water using a tank
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.