Getting water right on broiler farms

Getting water lines operating optimally is considered one of the best ways to boost performance. Here, we consider how to get the basics right. Providing safe, palatable water in sufficient quantities is fundamental to achieving the genetic potential for growth and egg production in poultry flocks, says specialist poultry vet Ian Lowery. Mr Lowery of Crowshall Veterinary Services, Attleborough, Norfolk, has a particular interest in drinking water for poultry. He explains that poultry birds are