Effects of Drinking Water Temperature and Flow Rate during Cold Season on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Cecum Microflora of Weaned Piglets

Effects of Drinking Water Temperature and Flow Rate during Cold Season on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Cecum Microflora of Weaned Piglets

Although water is one of the most important nutrients and is essential for various physiological processes within the body, it does not receive adequate consideration when ensuring optimal nutrition and growth performance in piglets. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of drinking wa...

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Main Authors: Zhenyu Zhang, Zeqiang Li, Hua Zhao, Xiaoling Chen, Gang Tian, Guangmang Liu, Jingyi Cai, Gang Jia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
water parameters
winter
pigs
growth performance
nutrient utilization
microflora
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/1048

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