subject: Keep The Herd Content With Livestock Waterers Plain City Ut [print this page] The early settlers of this small Utah town were drawn here because of the cattle business. The pastures were not too distant, and the mountains to the east and northeast promised a good summer range. One of the biggest problems to overcome, however, was adequate water for the livestock. Without a good supply, the health and productivity of the herds suffered. Today, however, livestock waterers Plain City UT provide a constant, clean supply of water for the herds.
Ideally, every grower should have access to a quick-flowing, fresh source of water, but this is not always the case. During all seasons, regardless of the weather, ranchers now rely on livestock watering devices developed over the past century. Actual water requirements for cattle or other grazers depend on the size of the animal, but the minimum for a non-lactating 1100 lb. Cow is nine gallons a day.
Simple thirst is not the only problem tied to a lack of adequate water. For example, dehydrated horses can develop agonizing colic, with intense intestinal cramps, and may die if not taken of properly. Without enough water a herd of cattle might survive, but will produce little milk. Livestock watering systems can provide this moisture regardless of the weather conditions.
Getting this water to the animals is a large undertaking. Waterers are designed to solve this problem by providing an unending flow of liquid automatically, by being attached to a water line under pressure. If water inside reaches a certain level, a float-operated valve will automatically open to allow more into the container. No one has to constantly check the levels or worry about enough getting to the animals.
In this way the containers are able to maintain a constant supply, and the valve monitors the levels, which keeps water usage and waste to an acceptable minimum. It is very important to locate these mechanisms in an area where there is some shelter from the elements. During winter an over-exposed line is subject to freezing, which means that someone will have to knock the ice off in order for the animals to drink. Also, there needs to be enough animals present to draw down levels enough to trigger the intake valve, which keeps the water replenished and fresh.
For optimum drainage the watering system needs to be built on top of a flat concrete slab. Not only does this help protect against the elements, it can stop the watering hole from turning into a nasty mud-hole. For proper installation with the right grounding, electrical versions often need the assistance of a qualified electrician in order to eliminate the possibility of shock. The pipe itself is often routed through an insulated covering called an Earth Tube in order to prevent winter freezing, and some ranchers add a cistern for greater storage capability.
Electrically or gravity-operated systems are the two basic types of devices. Both setups use a base that is insulated, and often with double plastic walls. The double wall configuration helps keep the water at a reasonable drinking temperature. A working system of livestock waterers Plain City UT that has been installed correctly will provide the basis for a healthy, profitable herd with no worries about dehydration.
