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Water sources, distribution, storage, and requirements

Level 3 - Extension Workers, Input & Service Providers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Uses of water by a cow

3. Qualities of good water

4. Qualities of good water cont...

5. Sources of water

6. Surface water (streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs)

7. Underground water (springs, wells and boreholes)

8. Underground water (springs, wells and boreholes) cont...

9. Difference between surface & underground water sources

10. Water distribution

11. Water distribution cont...

12. Manual water distribution

13. Mechanical water distribution

14. Differences between manual and mechanical distribution

15. Water distribution to the herd

16. Water distribution to the herd cont...

17. Requirements of good water distribution

18. Do's in water distribution to cows

19. Water intake/requirements for a cow

20. Factors affecting cows' water intake/requirements

21. Factors affecting cows' water intake/requirements cont...

22. Treating/purifying and supply of oxygen to water

23. Treating/purifying and supply of oxygen to water cont...

24. Treating/purifying and supply of oxygen to water cont...

25. Water storage

26. Water storage cont...