{"id":56906,"date":"2019-08-27T22:00:59","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T22:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/dehydration-causes-and-symptoms-on-your-livestock-operation\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T12:31:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T17:31:39","slug":"dehydration-causes-and-symptoms-on-your-livestock-operation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/resource-center\/blog\/dehydration-causes-and-symptoms-on-your-livestock-operation\/","title":{"rendered":"Dehydration Causes and Symptoms on Your Livestock Operation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Water\nis the second-most important nutrient, behind oxygen for livestock. It accounts\nfor 98 percent of all molecules in the body and between 50 and 81 percent of an\nanimal\u2019s total body weight at maturity. Mammals can only lose about 10 percent\nof their water weight without risking extreme illness or the potential of\ndeath.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So,\nit\u2019s vital to ensure livestock and poultry have access to high quality and high\nvolumes of water to ensure their wellness and productivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is critical to many body functions, including the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eliminate waste products of\ndigestion and metabolism<\/li><li>Regulate blood osmotic\npressure<\/li><li>Produce milk and saliva<\/li><li>Transport nutrients, hormone\nand other chemical messages within the body<\/li><li>Aid in temperature regulation\naffected by evaporation of water from the skin and respiratory tract<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Water\nalso plays a role with tissue maintenance, eye development, thermal regulation,\nmineral homeostasis and body pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Management Plays a Role in Dehydration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehydration\ncan be caused by poor management practices, such as not ensuring an adequate\nvolume of water is flowing to water troughs and water nipples, or that water\nlines are plugged and not flowing properly, especially during warmer weather.\nDehydration can also be caused by poor water quality, or animals not being\ntrained on a new water source. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the late part of the summer, water sources prone to runoff can become contaminated with blue-green algae. The algae impacts the taste of the water and animals will be less willing to drink. In the case of swine, it can actually make piglets feel sick, especially nursery pigs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nanimals are introduced to a new water supply (trough or nipple), their water\nintake may decrease because they are not trained to drink from the new source.\nTo remedy this, producers can allow a small trickle of water come out of the\ntrough or nipple so that the animal can find the water source. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dehydration Causes Production Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehydration\ncan have a negative effect on many production factors on a livestock operation.\nDehydration can weaken tight junctions, gut integrity and reduce the strength\nof an animal\u2019s epithelial tissue. When this happens, inflammation issues may\narise for the animal as they become more susceptible to disease and infections.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals\nthat become dehydrated also suffer from poor production, including lower growth\nrates in livestock, and reduced milk production in dairy cattle. Dehydration\nusually leads to a decrease in feed intake, thus reducing growth rates in\ncattle, swine and poultry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water\nis a critical component of milk production, since water comprises 87 percent of\nmilk. As a result, lactating dairy cows that become dehydrated will experience\nnear cessation of milk production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehydration\nin swine can result in salt poisoning, which can be fatal. A normal salt\nconcentration in swine nutrition becomes toxic in the absence of water. Pigs\naffected by salt poisoning will be uncoordinated and have intermittent\nconvulsions. The worst clinical signs and fatalities occur if water is given to\npigs after a period of restricted water intake or dehydration. It\u2019s important\nto provide access to water sparingly until they are fully rehydrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehydration\ncan especially be a problem for endurance animals, like racehorses, during\nwarmer weather. When you put an animal through long endurance training or\nracing tactics, they can become dehydrated if they\u2019re not drinking enough water\nbefore or after those events. Just like in human athletes, this increases gut leakage\nand the breakdown of tight junctions on the epithelial barrier of the gut. This\nallows harmful bacteria, pathogens and breakdown products of specific bacteria\ncalled endotoxins into the bloodstream, which then causes inflammation and sets\noff another cascade of problematic events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visual Dehydration Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare both physical signs and behavioral signs that can indicate if an animal is\ndehydrated. Common signs include lethargy, tightening of the skin, weight loss\nand drying of mucous membranes and eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When\ndairy and beef cattle become dehydrated, the eyes will appear sunken and dull.\nAs mentioned earlier, dehydration in lactating dairy cows results in a near\ncessation of milk production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nhorses, dehydration results in a reduction in skin elasticity. You can check\nthis by pulling the skin over the shoulder and holding it for a moment. Release\nthe skin and count the seconds until the fold disappears. If the horse is\ndehydrated, the skin will stand for several seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nswine, signs of dehydration include thirst, constipation, skin irritation and\nlack of appetite, often followed by nervousness, apparent deafness and\nblindness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some\nbehavioral signs of potential dehydration include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Animals fussing and not\nshowing signs of estrus<\/li><li>Hard, round balls of manure<\/li><li>Animals licking water off the\nground after a small water spill<\/li><li>Animals not finishing their\nfood<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Keep Livestock and Poultry Well Hydrated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare several things that livestock and poultry producers can do to ensure their\nanimals stay hydrated, including the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clean water lines. This includes using bleach or hydrogen peroxide to clean bacteria in water lines and to help prevent clogging. Many livestock producers do not check their water lines until they aren\u2019t functioning properly. A diligent cleaning process is needed every year to make sure water lines are functioning and will continue to function properly.&nbsp; <\/li><li>Check water flow. It is recommended that you have half a gallon (about 2 liters) per minute for lactating a sow. Flow rate and quantity can be less for young pigs, as low as a half a liter to 1 litter per minute.&nbsp; Make sure enough water is flowing to the troughs and to the water nipples. For example, sows in gestation need about four liters of water per day, so if you\u2019re getting a flow of at least a half a liter to one liter per minute, that is adequate. On the other hand, sows in lactation can need as much as 10-15 liters per day for milk production. Be sure to increase water flow appropriately when needed.<\/li><li>Ensure ventilation fans are working properly. By making sure your ventilation fans are working and effective at cooling your animals, you are improving the animals\u2019 utilization of water. <\/li><li>Test water for palatability. Animals will drink more water when it is clean and tastes good. Bacteria and other contaminants can make water smell and taste bad, decreasing water intake. Have your water samples tested at a reputable lab and have the results analyzed with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/performance-solutions\/production-optimization-tools\/h2o-water-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Zinpro H<\/a><sub><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/performance-solutions\/production-optimization-tools\/h2o-water-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">2<\/a><\/sub><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/performance-solutions\/production-optimization-tools\/h2o-water-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">0 Water Analysis Program<\/a>. Results from the program can help nutritionists, producers and veterinarians evaluate water analysis results, identify areas of concern and review signs of potential toxicosis. The program can help assess water quality by analyzing the results of your water test and comparing samples to water quality standards.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/performance-solutions\/production-optimization-tools\/h2o-water-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Zinpro H20 Water Analysis Program (opens in a new tab)\">Zinpro H<\/a><sub><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/performance-solutions\/production-optimization-tools\/h2o-water-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Zinpro H20 Water Analysis Program (opens in a new tab)\">2<\/a><\/sub><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zinpro.com\/en_na\/performance-solutions\/production-optimization-tools\/h2o-water-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Zinpro H20 Water Analysis Program (opens in a new tab)\">0 Water Analysis Program<\/a>, or how to choose a reputable lab for testing, contact a Zinpro Representative today.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water accounts for 98 percent of all molecules in the body and between 50 and 81 percent of an animal\u2019s total body weight at maturity. 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