Recent snow and ice storms and power outages have been brutal for livestock and livestock producers. Those conditions have kept livestock from getting enough drinking water. Beef cattle, for example, ...
Learning how to keep livestock water from freezing without electricity can be a lifesaver, especially when you utilize insulated tires. Here’s how to make a tire water tank for cold winter months. The ...
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.
Heated waterers prevent ice formation, ensuring animals have access to liquid water. Regularly inspect heaters to confirm proper functioning, and follow manufacturer guidelines for safe and efficient ...
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Water quality may not be a cattle producer’s biggest concern; however, it plays a vital role in raising healthy livestock. “Water quality in cattle production is something that we ...
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 ...
This reliable livestock waterer will save electricity, and you won’t have to chop ice this winter! Wetting one’s whistle can be difficult in winter! We asked our Facebook fans how to keep livestock ...