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More Water = More Milk

Researchers at leading institutions, such as Michigan State University, have proven that water treatment is a critical component for dairy farmers for three main reasons

1. Milk Content

Milk is comprised of 87% water. Because of the high water content, the amount of milk a cow produces is directly related to the amount of water in her body. Therefore the more water a cow consumes, the more milk she will be able to produce is indicated by the white angled line in the graph below.

2. Feed Habits

Milk production is also directly related to a cow’s nutritional intake and absorption, which is directly related to how much water she consumes. If she is drinking maximum amounts of water, she will eat more as indicated by the green line in the graph below, thus producing more milk with increased butterfat content

3. Animal Health

The overall health of a cow subsequently affects her milk production. When water is impure, even small amounts of contaminated water can compromise animal health. And when a cow is struggling with illness, her milk production decreases


 

Research Center

Welcome to the Water4Dairy research center. We have compiled below links to academic research showing the benefits of clean water for your dairy operation.

The Most Essential Nutrient: Water

David K. Beede, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University
PDF – http://www.wdmc.org/2005/3beede.pdf

Water The Forgotten Nutrient

Vern R. Osborne, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph
PDF – http://www.wcds.ca/proc/2006/Manuscripts/Osborne.pdf

Drinking Water for Dairy Cattle:  Part 1

Craig Thomas, Michigan State University Extension
Website – http://news.msue.msu.edu/news/article/drinking_water_for_dairy_cattle_part_1

Drinking Water for Dairy Cattle:  Part 2

Craig Thomas, Michigan State University Extension
Website – http://news.msue.msu.edu/news/article/drinking_water_for_dairy_cattle_part_2

Water for Dairy Cattle

New Mexico State University – College of Agriculture and Home Economics
PDF – http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_d/D-107.pdf

Water Quality for Dairy Cattle

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
Website – http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/dairy/facts/03-085.htm

Fresh Water Needs for Dairy Cattle

By Dean E. Falk, Extension Dairy Specialist, University of Idaho
Website – http://oneplan.org/Stock%5CDairyWater.asp

Water Intake and Quality for Dairy Cows

Penn State – College of Agricultural Sciences
PDF – http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/dairy/nutrition/pdf/water.pdf

Impact of Minerals in Water on Dairy Cows

Jim Linn, University of Minnesota
Website – http://www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/dairy/feed-and-nutrition/impact-of-minerals-in-water/

Beware of “things” in dairy cow water

Dairy Corner with nutritionist Peter Vitti
Website – https://www.grainews.ca/2016/01/20/beware-of-things-in-dairy-cow-water/

Water Reuirements / Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle

The National Academics of / SCIENCES ENGINEERING MEDICINE, Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle: Seventh Revised Edition, 2001 (2001)

Website – https://www.nap.edu/read/9825/chapter/10

Water – Milkproduction.com

Water
Website – http://www.milkproduction.com/Library/Scientific-articles/Housing/Water/

 

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