Water Flashcards
Source water
- Drinking water
- Feed
- Metabolic/ Oxidation water
- Bound Water
It is consumed by the animals from the outside source
Drinking water
Moisture content of all the feed supplies the water requirement of the animal.
Feed
It is the water , which is produced due to metabolism of nutrients.
Metabolic/ oxidation water
The water , which is combined with the constituents of protoplasm by either physical or chemical means
Bound Water
Is a measure of the usefulness of water for animals or for crop irrigation
Total Dissolve Solids (TDS) or Salinity
Presence and amount of microorganisms
Bacterial count
Factors affecting water requirements/ intake:
- Environment
- Dietary Factor
- Animal Factor
Adult cattle
30-50
Beef cow , lactating
60
Dairycow, lactating
90
Dairy cow maintenance
60
Horse, medium work
40
Horse, lactating
50
Poultry (hen)
O.5