Technologies Available for Treatment of Saline Water for Livestock  Drinking: A Review

Anusmita Baishya; Sriranga.K.R.; Tejashwari Satpute; Apeksha Ukey

doi:10.9734/air/2025/v26i31335

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Technologies Available for Treatment of Saline Water for Livestock Drinking: A Review

Anusmita Baishya, Sriranga.K.R., Tejashwari Satpute, Apeksha Ukey

Advances in Research · pp. 171–179 · Published 10 May 2025

10.9734/air/2025/v26i31335

Abstract

Water is an essential nutrient required for physiological and metabolic processes in livestock. However, in many arid and semi-arid regions, freshwater resources are scarce, and saline or brackish water becomes the only available source. Consumption of saline water can adversely affect livestock productivity and health. Desalination offers a solution by converting saline water into potable quality. This review explores the technologies available for desalination of saline water for livestock drinking, encompassing thermal, membrane-based, chemical, and renewable energy-assisted systems. Reverse osmosis (RO), electrodialysis (ED), multi-stage flash distillation (MSF), vapor compression distillation (VCD), and freeze desalination are examined in detail. Additionally, solar desalination and its potential for decentralized livestock farms is discussed. The review concludes by emphasizing the need for technology selection based on water quality, energy availability, scale of operation, and economic viability.

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Anusmita Baishya, Sriranga.K.R., Tejashwari Satpute, Apeksha Ukey (2025). Technologies Available for Treatment of Saline Water for Livestock Drinking: A Review. Advances in Research , 171–179. https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2025/v26i31335

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Anusmita Baishya — Livestock Production Management, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, Haryana, India.
Sriranga.K.R. — Livestock Production Management, ICAR-NIRCA-KVK, Kandukur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Tejashwari Satpute — Livestock Production Management, ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Apeksha Ukey — Department of Animal Physiology, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, Haryana, India.

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