Beef management: ensuring water supply isn't interrupted
This week Adam Woods takes a look at ensuring water supply isn't interrupted, marketing cattle at the correct fat score and what to look out for in a cross compliance check.
Empty water from unused concrete water troughs as heavy frost can lead to cracks appearing and troughs breaking.
Remember also to top up the antifreeze in your tractor before any heavy frosts start.
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Be careful where bulls or finishing cattle are on ad-lib meal or eating high quantities of meals that the water supply is not restricted due to lower temperatures as a restricted water supply can lead to health problems.
If water supply is an issue, animals should be temporarily removed from a high-concentrate diet. Clean water troughs regularly as soiled water troughs will reduce intake and weight gains.
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Title: Beef management: ensuring water supply isn't interrupted
This week Adam Woods takes a look at ensuring water supply isn't interrupted, marketing cattle at the correct fat score and what to look out for in a cross compliance check.
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Water/frost warning
Empty water from unused concrete water troughs as heavy frost can lead to cracks appearing and troughs breaking.
Remember also to top up the antifreeze in your tractor before any heavy frosts start.
Be careful where bulls or finishing cattle are on ad-lib meal or eating high quantities of meals that the water supply is not restricted due to lower temperatures as a restricted water supply can lead to health problems.
If water supply is an issue, animals should be temporarily removed from a high-concentrate diet. Clean water troughs regularly as soiled water troughs will reduce intake and weight gains.
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