Keep Herds Hydrated with a Cattle Water Trough
Keep Herds Hydrated with a Cattle Water Trough Cattle need steady access to clean water, which affects weight gain, milk production and general herd health. A reliable cattle water trough puts that supply right where stock graze, cutting down on long walks back to dams or creeks. FSP Oz Products makes a 1000 litre polyethylene trough that suits dairy, beef and mixed farms across Australia. Paired with a tank, it forms a simple watering point that keeps working through hot, dry spells. What to Look for in a Cattle Water Trough Capacity comes first. A 1000 litre trough holds enough to keep a mob going between refills while its size makes it practical to move between paddocks when grazing rotates. Larger herds may need two troughs in one paddock to reduce crowding. Material comes next. Concrete troughs can crack and steel can rust along the waterline, whereas heavy duty polyethylene avoids rust and is lighter to handle when empty. Smooth surfaces make scrubbing out algae and...