Source: Barbara Duckworth, Producer.com, July 19, 2018
Water with high sulfate levels affects copper absorption rates, and cows younger than 10 years are likely to not get pregnant if they suffer from a copper deficiency.
All animals need water, but in addition to lack of water, poor water quality can also cause disasters.
Cattle need about 30 kilograms of water per day but requirements can vary according to the animal’s age, life stage and the weather. They need more water as temperatures rise past 27 C.
Cattle on grass that have direct access to a dugout gain an average of 2.14 pounds per day whereas those receiving well water can gain 2.67 lb. per day.
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