Dairy Cattle Trial, Riverton
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Trial Name
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Slape Dairy |
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Trial Date
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February 2018 |
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Purpose
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To understand the drinking habits of dairy cattle when drinking bore water. |
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Situation
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Dairy farm. |
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Water type
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Bore (water analysis taken). |
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Algae issues
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None.
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Stock type/numbers
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Dairy cows / 270. |
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Cleaning frequency (pre-trial)
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Rarely.
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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
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Minimal information was gained from this trial as problems with the monitoring of consumption levels occurred
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The dairy had a very poor quality water supply. Recommendations to upgrade the water troughs have been made which will alleviate the problem