Scientific drinking water for dairy cows in winter

Cows in winter drinking water is not less than summer, mainly because the summer supply of green succulent feed cows more, and winter supply of green succulent feed is relatively insufficient, dry matter supply more, therefore, in winter should also pay attention to the supply of adequate water cows. For example, insufficient water supply to dairy cows will directly lead to the decline of milk production and other functional disorders. Cows avoid drinking ice ballast water, ice ballast water is easy to cause indigestion, thus inducing digestive tract diseases, seriously affecting their milk production, in the drinking water for cows it is best to heat the water to 10℃~25℃. In addition, cows need water throughout the day and should not be supplied by meal. Practice proved that in winter, milk yield could be obviously increased by mixing some concentrate with boiled water into gruel for dairy cows to drink.

1. Ensure adequate drinking water

Conditional field (household), can install automatic drinking water in the barn, let cattle drink water at any time. Water can also be supplied regularly every day, generally 3 to 4 times a day, 5 to 6 times a day in summer. A sink should be set up in the playground to ensure fresh and clean drinking water supply. In short, no matter what method of water supply is adopted, it is necessary to ensure that cows have enough water. Especially high-yield cows can not lack water.

II. Ensuring drinking water sanitation

Ensure water safety and sanitation Dairy farm water should avoid pesticide plants, chemical plants, slaughterhouses, etc. to prevent pollution. The water source is preferably tap water. No tap water, choose well water, river water as the source of water, water must be precipitated, disinfected before drinking and feeding. Generally, 6~10 grams of bleaching powder or 0.2 grams of poison can be added to each cubic meter of water. When selecting well water, it is best to use deep well water. The well should be sealed to prevent dirt and sewage from entering. It is best to monitor the water quality of grazing cows. Drinking water with excessive hardness can generally be reduced by drinking cold boiled water. When the fluoride content in drinking water is too high in high fluoride areas, aluminum sulfate and magnesium oxide can be added to reduce the fluoride content in drinking water.

Drinking utensils should be kept clean and hygienic, washed every day and disinfected regularly. Especially in summer, attention should be paid to maintaining cleanliness. Prevent microbial growth and water quality deterioration. Pay attention to the sanitation of the sink on the playground, which cannot be ignored.

Third, science gives cows drinking water

The water content in cattle is about 55%~75%. All kinds of nutrients must be dissolved in water before they can be absorbed by the body and transported to all parts of the body. At the same time, the transportation and discharge of new and old products produced by the body, the dissipation of body heat and body temperature are related to water. Water temperature, seasonal and diurnal variations also affect water consumption and performance of cattle, and in cold weather, if cattle are given warm water, water consumption can be increased. Li Yan