Water essential for reducing antibiotics

16-12-2019 | |
Animals consume at least twice as much water as feed, therefore a clean water supply is crucial. Photo: Kanters
Animals consume at least twice as much water as feed, therefore a clean water supply is crucial. Photo: Kanters
The common denominator between animal welfare and the reduction of antibiotic use is animal health. And that is a challenge for high-performing animals. You don’t have to tell a farmer that good nutrition is essential, that speaks for itself. Yet the most important nutrient doesn’t always get the appreciation it deserves: namely water. Water is the nutrient of highest importance, making contaminated water a serious threat to animals and profits. Frequent cleaning and monitoring of the drink


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