Efecto de la restricción de agua en el rendimiento de cerdos en recría.

Abstract

The effect of water flow rates on performance of pigs weaned at 28 days of age was studied. In Trial 1.96 pigs were allocated to eight 1.22 x 2.44 m pens with 2 drinkers per pen. In Trial 2.48 pigs were allocated to eight 1.22 x 1.22 m pens with 1 drinker. Pigs in both trials were given access to water flow rate of 70 ml/min an 700 ml/min for 28 days. In Trial 1 there were no significant differences in rate of gain, feed intake and feed conversion for nursery pigs on the 70 ml/min water flow rate. In Trial 2, there were no significant differences in pig performance. For pigs heavier than 16 kg housed at temperatures higher that 26oC, the water flow rate should be increased above 70 ml/min.