Pig Drinking Systems

Water is important - and especially for the sow as water consumption has a direct impact on the gestation period. Therefore, both accessibility and water quality and quantity have an impact on production efficiency. Several factors affect the water requirement, i.e. the composition of feed, the general health and temperature and climate conditions. Water can be supplied via AquaLevel with big trough, drinking valves or cups. In general, a gestating sow needs 12-20 litres of water per day.

Water is important - and especially for the sow as water consumption has a direct impact on milk production and thus indirectly affects the growth of piglets. Therefore, both accessibility and water quality and quantity have an impact on production efficiency. In addition, a larger feed intake for the sow requires a larger water requirement, but several factors affect the water requirement, i.e. the composition of feed, the general health and temperature and climate conditions.

In general, a nursing sow needs 25-35 litres of water per day. The piglets' needs are 1-2 litres per day, incl. sow milk.

Water is vital to ensure good feed intake, growth and meet animal welfare needs. Weaners must have free access to water at all times as they drink 1-5 litres per day.

Water can be supplied via AquaLevel, drinking valves or cups placed in the activity or dunging area of the pen. In the weaner unit it is important to choose an easy learning principle for the weaners to use. Valves ensure fresh water all the time, while the water level in drinking cups may seem attractive to the weaners. Both valves and cups should be placed at the correct height for the animals in order to accommodate both new-arrived and ready-to-go weaners. Alternatively, several valves can be set up at different heights to and help eliminate competition between different sizes of animals.

Water is vital to ensure good feed intake, growth and meet animal welfare needs. Finishers must have free access to water at all times as they drink 5-10 litres per day.

Water can be supplied via drinking valves or cups placed in the activity or dunging area of the pen. In addition, the valve or cup should be placed at the correct height for the animals in order to accommodate both new and finished animals. Alternatively, several valves can be set up at different heights to and help eliminate competition between different sizes of animals.

SKIOLD AKVAMAT drinking cup is made from stainless steel and is available in 3 different sizes, suitable for Weaners as well as Porkers. The mounting height is adjusted to suit the size of the pigs in question. SKIOLD AKVAMAT can serve up to 20 animals per trough. For all versions of feeders it is recommended to install additional water supply, for instance the MaxiMat® Aqua, which is easily integrated with the feeder. Clear and clean water is vital to piglets, especially right after weaning.

The MaxiMat® Aqua offers drip water dispensing, which is SKIOLD’s proposed solution to the perfect water trough for weaners up to 30 kgs.

A thin water pipe ensures a constant presence of water in the trough. The movements from the water drips on the water surface attract the pigs, and thus stimulate the water consumption. The flow speed is easily adjusted on the stepless regulator. Additionally a bigger water pipe with a drinking nipple has been mounted, and the pigs will quickly learn to use it. The water trough is spring suspended and thus easy to empty and clean up, maintaining a savoury and tempting water surface.

SKIOLD's Aqua Flow secures a constant water surface in the trough, allowing the pigs easy access to fresh water.

AquaLevel is operated by means of a vacuum, which forces the rubber membrane to shut off the water supply. The vacuum is formed as the water ab- sorbs air in the valve chamber, thus regulating the flow of water. Pigs are therefore provided with a constant water level, motivating them to drink more. The AquaLevel head is opened and closed by four clips - without use of tools. The water connection at the rear can be rotated 360 ° (flexible in regards of installation) and has a built-in valve. AquaLevel can be mounted on 1/2" plastic pipes for weaner pens.

AquaLevel has a proven water saving of 50% compared to traditional drinking cups!

5 reasons to choose AquaLevel 

For all versions of SKIOLD MaxiMat® automatic feeders it is recommended to install additional water supply, for instance the MaxiMat® Aqua, which is easily integrated with the feeder. Clear and clean water is vital to piglets, especially right after weaning. The MaxiMat® Aqua offers drip water dispensing, which is SKIOLD’s proposed solution to the perfect water trough for weaners up to 30 kgs.

A thin water pipe ensures a constant presence of water in the trough. The movements from the water drips on the water surface attract the pigs, and thus stimulate the water consumption. The flow speed is easily adjusted on the steep-less regulator. Additionally a bigger water pipe with a drinking nipple has been mounted, and the pigs will quickly learn to use it. The water trough is spring suspended and thus easy to empty and clean up, maintaining a savory and tempting water surface.