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Livestock require water in sufficient quantities and of sufficient quality for optimum health and growth. The total water needs of livestock are met through a combination of the water contained in feed and drinking water obtained separately from feed.
Intake of water depends on several physiological and environmental factors including size and type of animal, physiological state, activity level, diet, weather conditions, water quality, and ease of access.
The following table lists typical water consumption values for livestock. All other factors being equal, the primary variable affecting water consumption is temperature.
Intake of water depends on several physiological and environmental factors including size and type of animal, physiological state, activity level, diet, weather conditions, water quality, and ease of access.
The following table lists typical water consumption values for livestock. All other factors being equal, the primary variable affecting water consumption is temperature.
Summary
Managing water in livestock is important as it accounts for 50-80% of the animal’s weight. Information of typical daily requirements for range livestock
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