IMPLICATIONS
Providing lactating sows ad libitum access to feed
and water, with the freedom to decide when and how
much they want to eat and drink, and to what extent
the feed is mixed with water during consumption, may
enhance pork production efficiency and profitability
through increased sow feed consumption and litter
growth. Additionally, such feed and water management
may contribute to improved sow well-being as a result
of decreased BW loss and may also improve swine farm
environmental compliance with less water waste, less
total slurry, and reduced risk of spillage during storage,
transport, and application to cropland