So, what are the alternatives to watering livestock from natural water sources?
Alternative Livestock Watering Systems. These “alternatives” go hand in hand with practices intended to improve efficiency in grazing livestock, such as intensive rotational or paddock grazing. So in all actuality, a producer could see some economic gains and improve water quality at the same time. There are several “alternative” systems to choose from such as watering tanks, spring developments, nose pumps, ram pumps, and solar powered pumps. And, what is best for one livestock producer may not be for another. A producer needs to consider the amount of water required, cost of equipment and installation, maintenance demands, and environmental effects. Probably the first and most important consideration is how much water is needed. How much will the livestock drink?
