Water Supply Farming Note

Dairy cows will drink up to 160 litres in 24 hours so their water supply must make that readily available. Minor restrictions in water availability can reduce water intake by 18%, milk yield by 11% and depress butterfat content. If water supplies are inadequate or heat stress becomes severe, cows divert water normally used in milk production to keep cool.

This Farming Note covers:

• Water consumption for different milk yields
• Water quality
• Siting of troughs
• Different troughs manufactured and guideline prices

Issued May 2007

Read our Water Supply Farming Note to find out more.

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