Utilization of electrolytes to encourage early feed and water consumption in newly weaned piglets

Four experiments were conducted to determine a management strategy for providing effective electrolyte concentrations in the drinking water of newly weaned piglets to encourage early fluid and feed intake [weaning age=19±1 d, n=360]. In Exp. 1, electrolytes (Vetoquinol, QC, Canada) were provided at...

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Main Author: Gigiel, Agnieszka
Other Authors: Connor, Laurie (Animal Science)
Language:en_US
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/4223