Many factors can affect the amount of water dairy cows consume, including dry matter intake, milk production, the protein content of the diet and/or ambient temperature.

Anne Bouden, a researcher at INRA explains how even though ruminants can adapt to dehydration that restricting drinking water, in particular, can have a negative effect on milk production and dry matter intake of dairy cows. A recent survey in France highlighted that it cannot be excluded that watering systems on farms are limiting milk production on certain farms. Listen back to this webinar with Anne to learn more about how to ensure a sufficient water supply is available for your herd.