Addition of sweeteners to drinking water: improvement of feed intake in weaned piglets. Preliminary results. [Spanish]

TitleAddition of sweeteners to drinking water: improvement of feed intake in weaned piglets. Preliminary results. [Spanish]
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2002
AuthorsCrespo, J.
JournalAlbeitar
Volume60
Pagination76-77
KeywordsFeed additives, feed intake, Piglets, pigs, postweaning interval, sweeteners, water intake
Abstract

The importance of the correct amount of water consumption in young pigs following weaning is discussed. The preliminary results of a study in 12 weaned pigs showed that the addition of a sweetener to drinking water improved the intake of water and also feed consumption.