6 Good to know about drinkers Placement of water bowls in pastures • Animals should have a constant water supply available in order to have a positive influence on the productivity and growth of the animals. • At least two water stations should be installed separately. Animals can only drink undisturbed in this way. Furthermore, water bowls should not be set up in corners, dead ends or narrow walkways; instead, place them in open areas to avoid contact between higher-ranking and low-ranking animals and to enable evasion. • Water bowls do not necessarily have to be in shaded areas. Animals will seek out cooler shade in hot temperatures. If there is a water bowl there, the animals will jostle for the water bowls and dominant animals will claim the water bowl for themselves. It is recommended to install the water bowl near a shaded rest area. • In general, the water bowls should be somewhat larger to ensure a good supply and to prevent long waiting times and jostling. • It is recommended to fix pasture water bowls to the ground so that animals cannot move them. • Pasture water bowls should be cleaned and emptied before winter. Specifics for cattle • The distance between the water bowls should be max. 200 m, otherwise water intake will decrease. • For calves, water bowls with a constant water level should be used and they should be adapted to their body height. • Findings from dairy farm practice (milking robots with grazing) show that exclusive watering in barns has no effect on the frequency of milking. However, if a water bowl is placed on the pasture, the animals spend more time grazing. No water connection available Pasture Pump The pasture pump is suitable for water bowl water intake from open waters, reservoirs and tanks and pumps water from a depth of up to max. 7 - 8 metres. However, please note the rules and regulations. The suction line may not be under pressure, e.g. from a higher intake point than the pump itself. Water tank / water container Water bowls can also be connected to water tanks or water containers. You can select either float water bowls or paddle water bowls. How it works The animal pushes the lever forward with its head. The tie rod lifts the membrane and draws water into the membrane chamber. Gravity and the tension in the membrane push the lever backwards again. The water is forced out of the membrane chamber and flows into the drinking trough. The non-return valves ensure that the water is always drawn up and pumped in the right direction. Some of the pumped water remains on the upper side of the membrane and flows into the drinking trough as soon as the membrane is reactivated during the next cycle, i.e. when the animal presses the lever again (double-stroke function). Bearing points with slide bearings Aluminium lever Drinking trough made of cast iron Non-return valves Tie rod Rubber membrane Thread and hose connection made of brass
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