4.1

Water sources, distribution, storage, and requirements

Level 1 - Basic Farmers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Uses of water by a cow

3. Qualities of good water

4. Sources of water

5. Surface water (streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs

6. Underground water (springs, wells and boreholes)

7. Water distribution

8. Water distribution to the herd

9. Water intake/requirements for a cow

10. Factors affecting cows' water intake/requirements

11. Treating/purifying water

12.Water storage