Montana rancher designs portable cattle watering system

Sue Roesler
Jan 4, 2022
Jan 4, 2022

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Dave Hayden hauls a portable cattle water system to another pasture on the ranch.

Deanna and Dave Hayden at their ranch near Baker, Mont.

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Sue Roesler

BAKER, Mont. – Dave Hayden’s portable cattle watering system invention brought relief to many ranchers who needed to water their cattle during the extensive drought in 2021.

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