Farmweld DRIK-O-MAT® Water Cups reduced water disappearance by 25 percent compared to the Ritchie WaterSwing® in a University of Nebraska trial. For a 1,000-head grow-finish unit, approximately 120,000 gallons (45,454 dekaliters) is saved annually. That's an estimated $414(USD) in annual water cost savings and an additional $593(USD) in reduced disposal costs.

DRIK-O-MAT cut medication costs in half. An outbreak of swine influenza occurred during the Nebraska trial. Researchers noted that pigs treated with DRIK-0-MAT cups used about half the volume of medicated water vs. pigs on the WaterSwing drinkers.

DRIK-O-MAT improves feed:gain. The feed:gain ratio for trial pigs on DRIK-O-MAT was 2.493 compared to 2.548 for pigs on the WaterSwing. Both groups were fed using Farmweld Jumbo Feeders and demonstrated statistically-equal average daily gains. So for a 1,000-head finisher with similar feed savings, producers can expect to reap $2,307 in annual feed costs savings with equal growth.

Click here for more information about Dr. Michael Brumm's Nebraska trial results.

Early-weaned pigs start faster because of DRIK-0-MAT's fresh water reservoir which attracts pigs. Even the smallest pigs have no trouble working the cup's nipple.

The closed-cup design keeps water in the reservoir clean. The DRIK-0-MAT outperforms other watering devices in trial after trial in Europe for hygiene as well as water savings.

Enclosed nipple means fewer injuries and less trim loss compared to standard nipple brackets.

The recessed trough and downward positioning of the nipple keep pigs consuming water, not playing with it. Pigs disengage the flow of water as it reaches their nostrils. So there's no wasting. Just drinking. And expensive medication is consumed, not splashed down the pit.

Standard nipple valve means replacements can be conveniently purchased off-the-shelf at most farm supply stores.

Durable stainless steel construction for long-lasting life.

Hemmed, open edges for easy cleaning. And stainless cleans up well without scummy residues.

Farmweld DRIK-O-MAT Water Cups require no height adjustment during the feeding period. That means less labor compared to maintaining nipple waterers.

Optional 10" (256mm) or 48" (123cm) upright water pipes available.

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