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Show IMPORTANCE OF PURE WATER Essential That Supply for Cows Be of Mild Temperature, Especially In Cold Weather. A large amount of water is needed by the average dairy cow for the upkeep up-keep of bodily functions. In addition to this, much more is needed in the production , of milk as the latter contains con-tains 7 per cent of water. Practical dairymen have found that it is a good policy to provide the cow with plenty of good, clean water. That flowing through a muddy ditch is not suited for a dairy cow. It is also Important that the water be of a mild temperature, especially in cold weather. Ice water taken into the stomach of the cow causes a shock to the system that is not conducive to high milk production. The tempering of this cold water in the cow uses Gome of the energy that might be applied ap-plied to other purposes.. In the winter, win-ter, freshly pumped water is much better bet-ter than the cold water in the tank. Tank heaters aid In overcoming this trouble. A cow will drink a much larger quantity of warm water in the wintertime than of ice water. |