Meta-analysis on pros and cons of wet-dry feeders

Using wet-dry feeders for growing-finishing pigs leads to better growth performance and water usage. This was the conclusion of ameta-analysis on wet-dry vs conventional feeders. The study helped Sureemas Nitikanchana and her colleagues at Kansas State University to obtain the biannual Pig Management Award, sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Wet-dry feeders can be described as feeders with a built-in water source. Several studies have shown that growing-finishing pigs fed using wet-dry feeders h