Having adequate supplies of high-quality water for livestock is essential for successful livestock operations. This can be a real challenge during the winter months, especially for ranchers who ...

Cold weather presents challenges for watering cattle, especially in areas with no electricity for tank heaters. Jim Anderson, Rimbey Alberta, solved this problem 20 years ago by creating an innovative ...

During the summer and especially on days of extreme heat, water becomes even more important for the health and nutrition of the cattle herd. Ensuring an appropriate amount of clean fresh water is ...

There is an easy answer, and there is a right answer. A general guideline is that lactating cows need two gallons of water per 100 pounds of bodyweight per day. Bulls and dry cows need one to one and ...

Research by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recommends that beef cattle need about 1 gallon of water for every 100 pounds of body weight. But lactating or growing cattle may need twice that amount.

Water quantity and quality are key during heat wave, drought With the heat wave pushing temperatures above 100 across the state, Texas livestock producers are reminded to maintain the water supplies ...

Due to low spring runoff and below-average precipitation, access to adequate, good-quality water will be a challenge for ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — SDSU Extension is helping producers ensure their water quality is ready for livestock through on-site livestock water testing services. “We actually measure the total salt content ...

MANHATTAN — Water can be refreshing for both humans and cattle. But sometimes ponds may cause risk to the animals, especially in summer. That is why the water must be monitored. “Watering ponds need ...

Puroxi Alberta is making significant strides in the field of livestock health through its innovative water treatment solutions. The company specializes in water purification, focusing on the critical ...

Bobbi Harrold runs a 400-some milker dairy out of Creswell, Oregon, and she says she could deal with a bit less paperwork, not more, on her farm. Holstein dairy cattle loaf in their pens at Threemile ...

With the heat wave pushing temperatures above 100 across the state, Texas livestock producers are reminded to maintain the water supplies and water quality their animals rely upon. With most of the ...