Livestock body composition account for 60 to 70% of water to maintain body fluids and proper iron balance. Lactating cows tends to loose a lot of water daily to satisfy daily production which can go up to 48 liters a day in their peak. Water consumption is driven by 2 key factors: milk production and the environment temperature. In the region where we operate (GCC), it is customary in large farms to have cooling mechanism for cows through a combination of\u00a0\u00a0humidifiers and shadowed spaces in order to reduce the water consumption which is an ESG target for all corporates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Livestock also need water with low concentration of mineral. Studies showed that high salinity water tend to decrease the cows milk yield especially during hot summer. This remains a key focus for large farms in the middle east due to water scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last, dry matter intake and water consumption are directly related. The less an animal drink, the less feed it will consume. This would lead to reduced weight gains and a drop in the milk fat component. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Livestock body composition account for 60 to 70% of water to maintain body fluids and proper iron balance
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