A cow's daily water intake varies depending on factors such as weight, air temperature, stage of production, and milk production
. Daily water intake can range from 3 to 30 gallons per day
. Different types of cows and their approximate water consumption per day:
- Non-lactating cow: 9 to 12 gallons
. Requirements range from 0.75 to 1.5 gallons per 100 pounds of weight
- Lactating cow: 30 to 40 gallons
. A high-lactating cow may need up to 200 liters on a hot day
. Approximately 4 to 4.5 liters of water per kilogram of milk produced is needed
- Cow with calf: 50 liters
- Dry cow: 50 to 70 liters
Water consumption will range from 1 gallon per 100 pounds of body weight during cold weather to nearly 2 gallons per 100 pounds of body during hot weather
. Lactating cows require nearly twice as much water compared to dry cows
. Factors that affect water consumption in cattle:
- Weight
- Stage of production
- Temperature
- Feed type
- Production levels
- Salt intake
- Climate conditions
- Milk production
- Dry matter in the diet
