Woda w żywieniu loch i ich potomstwa

Nutrition is one of the most important factors influencing animal health and performance. Water is a major component of animal rations. Water is delivered in the form of drinking (potable) water as well as water contained in the solid feed. Water deprivation is more deleterious than feed deprivation. Pregnant and lactating sows have to drink large volumes of water. High intake of drinking water is essential for milk production and milk is the main source of water for suckling piglets. There is a positive connection between water intake and solid feed intake during the post-weaning period. Adequate access to drinking water is absolutely necessary factor influencing animal welfare. The aim of this paper was to present the aspects connected with drinking water in sows and piglets nutrition.