Water is very essential and encourages dry feed consumption. This applies to calves and growing heifers at any age. Producing cows should have access to water at all times.
Dave Fischer, U of I Extension Dairy Educator. - Illini DairyNET
Hugh Chester-Jones, U of MN dairy and beef specialist
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