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Giant water tanks from tires stay durable, freeze-resistant in cold winters

By Sue Roesler, Lee Agri-Media
Feb 19, 2019
Feb 19, 2019 Updated Feb 10, 2021

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By Sue Roesler, Lee Agri-Media

LODGE GRASS, Mont. – Water troughs or tanks are a necessity for every rancher who waters his cattle. But drinking from stock dams can be dangerous, especially in dry years, and cows can be rough on tanks.

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