Dairy Cattle Trial, Riverton

Trial Name

Slape Dairy

Trial Date

February 2018

Purpose

To understand the drinking habits of dairy cattle when drinking bore water.

Situation 

Dairy farm.

Water type 

Bore (water analysis taken).

Algae issues 
None.
Stock type/numbers

Dairy cows / 270.

Cleaning frequency (pre-trial)
Rarely.

Trial Comments

  • While the trial procedure was not strictly adhered to, meaning results were skewed, the client did emphasise that he believes the system has a lot of merit, and is currently using the Pump System
  • Minimal information was gained from this trial as problems with the monitoring of consumption levels occurred

  • The dairy had a very poor quality water supply. Recommendations to upgrade the water troughs have been made which will alleviate the problem