Calves and cows prefer warm water closer to their own body temperatures. Maureen Hansen shares how water temperature adjusts rumen development and its bacterial environment. A Finnish study showed calves offered warm water continued to drink more even after weaning.
Source: Dairy Herd Management, November 12, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: Feeding water near or above 70o F seems counterintuitive since we know cattle begin to experience heat stress at 65°F to 68°F <Link>.