Preparing for dehydration stress events ensures that pigs will receive the critical nutrients and hydration necessary. Use Swine BlueLite® to provide additional energy, electrolytes, and acidification. For over 30 years, Swine BlueLite has been proven to help lower gut pH, to reduce problems of dehydration-shrink, and is an effective rehydration product for swine of any age.
Key Functional Components:
Electrolytes, energy and acidification
Swine BlueLite is also available with added direct fed microbials as Swine BlueLite 2Bw.
Swine BlueLite provides multiple sources of energy and is specifically formulated to provide critical nutrients and to support lower gut pH.
When to use
Following shipment or movement
During heat stress
To reduce water pH
For nursing or newly weaned pigs to help mask unpleasant taste of water supplements or antibiotics
Following scours
To stabilize and improve intestinal health
To encourage feed intake
To reduce the use of antibiotics
To help weaned pigs get off to a fast and healthy start
Water Use
Give Swine BlueLite for 5-7 days or until pigs pig’s hydration status has been restored.
1. Mix one ounce (3 tablespoons) of Swine BlueLite product per 4 gallons (15.2 liters) of drinking water.
2. Mix one pound (2 1/2 cups, 600 ml) of Swine BlueLite product per 64 gallons (242 L) of drinking water.
3. Mix 2 pounds (5 cups, 1.2 L) of Swine BlueLite per gallon of stock solution. Provide 1 fl. oz. (30 mL) of stock solution to each gallon of drinking water (1:128).