Water: The Essential Nutrient
By Dr. Marcia S. Carlson, State Swine Nutrition Specialist, University of Missouri-Columbia - Water is the single most important nutrient of life. Without water, no metabolic and physiological processes within the body can occur. Water is necessary for the movement of nutrients to the cells, removal of waste products from these cells, mineral or acid/base balance, protection of nervous system, lubrication of joints and body temperature control. Other signs of water being essential is that water is required in amounts larger than any other nutrient and represents approximately 50 to 80 % of body weight depending on age and fat content.So, what is normal water consumption for pigs?
20 February 2002
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