What is the temperature of the water and how does that affect the cattle?
The water is always cool and clean. The temperature of water delivered from this pump should be optimal for performance according to research. Well water will come out of the ground between 50-56 F. (13 C) Extensive records of well-water temps have shown that the water temp between depths of 9 and 18 m. is essentially constant throughout the year. Ideal drinking water temperature for livestock is between 40 and 65 F. Steers having access to cool drinking water gained .3 to .4 lbs. more per day than those drinking warm water (Boyles, S., K. Wohlgemuth, G. Fisher, D Lundstrom, and L Johnson, 1988. Livestock and Water, AS-954. North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND) Water temperature may affect water intake by cattle. Research has shown that cool water helps cattle maintain a proper body temperature and can increase water intake, in turn increasing weight gains. If it is possible to maintain cool drinking water, there is a performance advantage to producers. During a study conducted in
