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Episode 71 - Livestock Water: Quality and Quantity

All About Agriculture

English - August 04, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 1 Byte - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Water is the most essential nutrient for life. The health of our livestock and their performance depends on access to clean, adequate water.

WQKT host Ron Hamilton and Wayne County Extension Ag Program Assistant Matthew Nussbaum discuss providing both the quantity of water that livestock require during the summer months as well as some management practices to ensure that the provided water is as clean and safe as possible. Livestock may drink more than you think, especially in the hot and humid days of Ohio’s summer. Listen in to learn more.