Daily Water Requirements for Farm Animals 🐄🐎🐖🐑🐔

 💧 Daily Water Requirements for Farm Animals 🐄🐎🐖🐑

Proper hydration is essential for livestock health, growth, and productivity. Here's how much water different farm animals need per day:

🐄 Cattle

✅ Dairy cattle – 80-90L (High due to milk production)

✅ Beef cattle – 50-70L (Depends on weight and weather)

🐎 Horses

✅ Lactating horse – 45-55L (Increased due to milk production)

✅ Horse doing medium work – 35-45L (Higher water loss through sweating)

🐖 Swine (Pigs)

✅ Lactating swine – 12-15L (Peak demand due to milk production)

✅ Growing swine – 6-8L (Essential for development)

🐑 Sheep

✅ Lactating sheep – 4-6L (Higher for nursing ewes)

✅ Growing sheep – 3-4L (Supports metabolism and growth)

🐔 Poultry

✅ Chickens – 0.25-0.5L (Small but frequent intake)

💡 Key Takeaways:

🔹 Water needs vary by species, age, weight, and production stage.

🔹 Hot weather increases water demand.

🔹 Fresh, clean water improves animal health and productivity.

💦 Always ensure your livestock have access to clean drinking water