Water Supply For Housed Cows

Water not only accounts for approximately 87% of milk but will account for between 60 and 70% of a cows’ body composition. With this in mind we can understand why water is such an important part of the cow’s diet. This dairy insight explores why a plentiful, high quality and accessible water supply is fundamental to optimising milk production and animal health.

Issued 16^th August 2021

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