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TECHNICAL COLUMN
Problem solving: drinking water challenges The single most important nutrient provided to birds is water. Optimizing quantity and quality is essential for achieving desired performance from food animals whether they are raised organic, antibiotic free or under traditional production practices. Identifying weak points in either quality or quantity is the starting point for a good water program and solving production challenges. Susan Watkins, PhD Center of Excellence for Poultry Science University of Arkansas Systems Division of Agriculture
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What is the water supply? Identify and inspect the source. Has there been any changes to the source such as maintenance on a well pump, flooding near a well-head or loss of pressure that could cause back siphoning which can pull pathogens into the water supply. Giving the water source a critical evaluation can be the crucial starting point to finding an issue.
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