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<blockquote data-quote="snake67" data-source="post: 1088365" data-attributes="member: 17764"><p>Actually I completely agree with Aaron AND angie.</p><p></p><p>Our cattle have access to water on a daily basis. I believe they should always have it available for maximum performance of growth and calf development. That is a belief and that is why we do it - I am not so sure the cattle always care about my beliefs though.</p><p></p><p>That being said .....</p><p></p><p>Right now they are in a field and have access to lots of round bales and are standing in about three feet of snow.</p><p></p><p>Cattle can get by on snow and do very well on it. As Aaron stated otherwise there would be a lot of dead cattle in the north. And a lot of dead deer and moose for that matter as well as almost every other type of critter in the bush including birds.</p><p></p><p>While we have cattle come to water on a daily basis, if you were to check numbers - and we have done this - the older cattle only come for a drink about once every two to three days.</p><p></p><p>The younger cattle come on a regular basis.</p><p></p><p>It seems as they get older they come to water less and less.</p><p></p><p>Lazy? Perhaps.</p><p></p><p>I think it is because they become used to the snow and they decide when they want to have a drink.</p><p></p><p>Just the opinion of an old grey haired guy who has some cows that always seem to be doing Ok despite the "harsh" treatment we give them.</p><p></p><p>Best to all</p><p></p><p>Bez</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snake67, post: 1088365, member: 17764"] Actually I completely agree with Aaron AND angie. Our cattle have access to water on a daily basis. I believe they should always have it available for maximum performance of growth and calf development. That is a belief and that is why we do it - I am not so sure the cattle always care about my beliefs though. That being said ..... Right now they are in a field and have access to lots of round bales and are standing in about three feet of snow. Cattle can get by on snow and do very well on it. As Aaron stated otherwise there would be a lot of dead cattle in the north. And a lot of dead deer and moose for that matter as well as almost every other type of critter in the bush including birds. While we have cattle come to water on a daily basis, if you were to check numbers - and we have done this - the older cattle only come for a drink about once every two to three days. The younger cattle come on a regular basis. It seems as they get older they come to water less and less. Lazy? Perhaps. I think it is because they become used to the snow and they decide when they want to have a drink. Just the opinion of an old grey haired guy who has some cows that always seem to be doing Ok despite the "harsh" treatment we give them. Best to all Bez [/QUOTE]
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