A clean, fresh water supply is one of the most important things you can provide for your herd. And even though it may be a very low-cost input item, it should be viewed as one of the most critical. There are several components to consider when reviewing your water supply, but here are some of the most important to watch:

I was born and raised on a dairy farm. We milked about 65 to 70 cows twice a day in an old 100-by-100-foot freestall bank barn.