Pressure is mounting on dairy farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. The good news is that research shows it is not only possible, but can be done in a way that increases productivity.
By reducing emissions from their cows' enteric gases and feed, dairy farms can substantially reduce their carbon footprints.
By increasing yield, farmers need fewer cows to produce the same quantity of milk, thereby reducing the need for inputs and improving profits.
We often think about nutrients as only pig feed such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins. However, water is a nutrient too and pigs will not survive for long without adequate, good quality water - especially during the heat of summer.
For good growth and production, pigs require continuous access to drinking water, which plays an important role in body processes:
