July is off to a hot and dry start, and for livestock managers, this adds chores to the to-do list to keep livestock healthy and productive.
Water is the source of life, and I often preach on the importance and the critical role it plays in animal health. When livestock have clean, fresh water to drink, they will better consume feed and forage and absorb nutrients more efficiently.
More adequate water consumption can equate to better rate of gain, increased fertility and reproductive performance, increased milk production…