Greater precision through water application for pigs
Drinking water application for pigs not only provides greater flexibility but also greater precision at the farm level. In combination with the insights gained from real-time data through using emerging Agtech solutions on farm it offers a powerful tool to act swiftly during critical periods of the production cycle of pigs to increase cost-efficiency in pig nutrition and optimize performance.
Why use water application for pigs?
- Compensating for inadequate feed intakes
Throughout the pig’s life cycle there are periods where feed intakes may not be adequate to meet requirements for nutrients or other support to maintain well-being and stay on target for performance goals. These periods can occur during:
- weaning,
- periods of rapid growth or high milk production,
- vaccination,
- transport and
- high ambient temperatures.
The average water consumption is around two times higher than feed intake and pigs keep on drinking when experiencing challenges. As a result, drinking water applications can help to compensate the gap and guarantee adequate support and nutrient supply during challenging periods
- Increased flexibility on farm
Supplementation of feed additives via drinking water offers the farmer maximum flexibility and the chance to react quickly in times of increased demand for support in pigs. The application can be administered quickly, meaning additional support is available to the animal almost immediately. Whereas it can take much longer to increase supplementation through the feed supply, plus feed intake may not be high enough for optimal support during critical phases.
- Increased precision in nutritional support for pigs
The use of additives in the water enables full control over their use through the farm manager. Drinking water application offers the right support quickly at the exact time it is needed. The type, dosage, and duration can be adjusted to best meet the requirements of the pigs in real-time. It translates into less wastage and greater cost-efficiency in the use of feed additives at the farm level.
Introducing Nutrio+ for pigs
A solution-based approach designed for application in drinking water systems of pigs. Blended combinations of carefully selected proven ingredients formulated to support gut function and maintain well-being of pigs during critical stages of their production lifecycle.
To ensure that our specific ingredients have the desired action, the pH level of the drinking water needs to be closely monitored. When added, the products acidify the water, our aim is to reach around pH 4.
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