Practical Water Evaluation for Dairy Cattle
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19887013Keywords:
ration, water, bacterial contamination, dissolved minerals, water consumptionAbstract
Water is an essential component of the ration of all types of livestock. While most dairy farms have an ample supply of good quality water, bacterial contamination, high levels of dissolved minerals, or physical factors which restrict intake can cause health problems and reduce milk production.
Water consumption of cattle varies with body size, level of milk production, ambient temperature and intake of dry matter, protein salt and other minerals.
