When did you last check your drinking water?
Did you know that chickens drink 2 times more water during their growth cycle compared to their feed intake? Pigs have up to 10% better feed conversion with access to clean water, and cows need to consume 3 liters of water for every liter of milk?
Access to healthy drinking water is the most important nutritional factor for optimal performance. Improving water quality will reduce pathogen pressure on the animals, prevent disease and support optimal food intake.
Only clean pipelines can transport healthy drinking water
Biofilm is formed when microorganisms start to grow on the deposition of minerals and organic remains inside waterlines. The bacteria produce a mucus layer that keeps growing. The pipes become clogged with the biofilm and become a feeding ground for bacteria and can spread disease. The presence of a biofilm in waterlines negatively affects water quality and plays a role in spreading infections.:format(webp))
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Solutions to remove and prevent biofilm
Oxidation strength and oxidation capacity are crucial characteristics of water line disinfectants. Oxidation capacity measures how frequently a single disinfectant molecule can oxidize another compound, while oxidation strength reflects the intensity of this reaction. Most disinfectants typically engage in two oxidation reactions. However, chlorine dioxide stands out for its remarkable reactivity, enabling it to participate in up to five oxidation reactions, even at low concentrations.
Livestock farmers recommend:
Di-O-Clean is applicable for drinking water treatment and cleaning and disinfection of drinking water systems in professional livestock farming. Di-O-Clean has been developed for use in professional pig, cattle and poultry farming. The large oxidative capacity of Di-O-Clean will help to clean the entire water supply system.:format(webp))
Would you drink the water for your animals?
Every farmer believes their animals have clean water—until we ask them to drink it from the same place their pigs do.
Long pipelines and warm barn temperatures create the perfect conditions for biofilm to grow inside water lines. Once formed, biofilm turns your water system into a hidden source of infection and disease.
That’s why regular water line cleaning is essential—to protect water quality from source to nipple and ensure your animals have access to clean, flowing water at all times.
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