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Weather influences water intake for cattle

By Madison Kovarna, South Dakota State University
Sep 26, 2023
Sep 26, 2023

Cattle Water — The rule-of-thumb is that non-lactating females and bulls require 1 gallon of water per 100 pounds of body weight.
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By Madison Kovarna, South Dakota State University

In beef cattle, water is used within the body for growth, reproduction, lactation and regulation of body temperature, along with many other processes. Without adequate supplies of water, these processes cease or slow, causing reductions in performance or even death.

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