tamarack
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Heard today of a big ranch north of me they have 1500 head of cows owner left for a few days and when neighbour went to check farm found cattle water not working to bull pen line had broke underground. 40 bulls had been out of water for 2 or 3 days, they put water troughs out and filled with water truck. One bull started staggering when it had its fill of water and fell dead right away 17 more dead by evening 1 left standing rest dead by morning, They had vet out right away and he told them there was nothing to do when they drank their fill water when dehydrated they will die, need to ration it even then its dangerous. It was very hot for here 30c + now it has cooled off today is 12c. Just a warning to check all waters and don't fill them up if it has been off I don't know how you would ration 40 thirsty bulls but it is a very expensive lesson.