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Do most farmers water their cattle in the winter or can they get the water they need from snow and standing water?
I don't know about were you live but here in Texas we don't get snow. But my dad has cows and i know that he gives them water in the water trot and if it freezes they can go without for a couple of days. I do know that they do not eat the snow but they might get moisture for the air i don't know.
What else can I help you with?
Why were rivers important to the first farmers?
The rivers were so important to the farmers in Mesopotamia because then the farmers can get water for their crops in order to trade for goods and services.
What were the conflicts between farmers and cattle ranchers about?
I know after the invention of barbed wire in 1874 by Joseph Glidden the farmers and homesteaders fenced off their land, which closed off the open range and prevented any further cattle drives. I think it was always sort of a land issue, farmers wanted it to farm and ranchers wanted it to raise and drive cattle. It could also be a water issue, since in most areas water was kind of scarce.
Can a cow freeze standing up?
No. Cattle are tough critters, provided they have adequate shelter, food, water and comfort to survive the frigid winters.
What was a clause of range wars in the west?
A key clause of the range wars in the American West involved disputes over land and water rights between cattle ranchers and farmers. Often, ranchers sought to graze their cattle on open range lands, which farmers claimed for crop cultivation, leading to conflicts. These tensions were exacerbated by the introduction of barbed wire, which allowed farmers to enclose their lands, further restricting cattle movement. Ultimately, the range wars highlighted the struggle for resources and the differing visions of land use in the expanding West.
What conflicts developed on the open range?
Cattle ranchers vs Sheep herders since sheep make water holes unpotable for cattle, Farmers vs Cattle ranchers since farmers want to fence in crops and cattle need an open range, Bankers vs debtors bankers have the cash and debtors have assets but very uneven cash flow. Native Americans vs new comers since they had different ideas about land ownership. Mormons vs everyone else.
What uses the most water beef cattle or dairy cattle?
Dairy cattle.
What happened in 1885 and 1886 to bring the Cattle Kingdom to an end?
In 1885, severe winter weather and overgrazing led to the deaths of thousands of cattle in the Great Plains, causing financial losses for many ranchers. In 1886, a drought hit the region, further exacerbating the situation by reducing available pastureland and water sources. These consecutive natural disasters, combined with the spread of homesteaders and farmers, marked the decline of the Cattle Kingdom era.
How does cattle breeding contaminate water?
It doesn't. Breeding cattle has nothing to do with concerns of contamination of water. It's what comes out after the cattle eat that matters.
What is the cattle water container called?
Well, there's the cattle waterer (or automatic cattle waterer), and then there's the stock tank, which is a container that holds water for livestock like horses and cattle.
Where is the water when on a headline?
When standing on a headline the water is at the bottom of what your standing on.
How did canals benefit farmers?
Farmers could use the water to water the crops
How did the Snowy Mountains scheme affect farmers?
Australia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme was a massive undertaking to redirect the waters of the Snowy Rver and the winter thaw of the Snowy Mountains for more efficient use both in hydroelectricity and for irrigation. Farmers were and are affected differently, according to their location. Initially, the scheme was seen as bad for the property owners in the area. Many farmers lost their livelihood, as stock animals (cattle, horses, etc) were no longer permitted to be grazed in the High Country. However, the Scheme brought many advantages for farmers. It generates electricity and redistributes water to the Murray River, where it is used for farming and irrigation, so farmers downstream are greatly benefitted.
