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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

There’s nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold drink of water after spending time in the Kansas heat in August. According to Kansas State University beef cattle experts, cattle feel the same — and ...

With prolonged cold temperatures and a major winter storm approaching, the Lawrence County Cattlemen’s Association-Indiana is ...

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 ...

The Washington Department of Ecology plans to adopt a policy stating that livestock owners whose animals drink from a creek need a water right. The pending policy has alarmed farmers and ranchers, who ...