Cow Cows Research Paper

The average size cows is approximately 1,000 and 1,100 pounds. Cows require a large quantity of water and feed. The recommended daily intake of water and feed varies upon the animal’s weight and the type of cattle. The amount of water needed for finishing cattle is 2.0 gallons of water per 100 pounds. For a dry cow, 1.0 gallons of water per 100 pounds. For a mother cow and her young, cow calf pair, the recommended amount of water per day is 2.0 gallons of water per 100 pounds. Last, the daily required water amount for a bull is 2.0 gallons of water per day. Depending on the weight of the cattle type water and feed amount will vary. The ratio for feed and water is 3:5, for every pound of food the animal should receive 3-5 gallons of water. …show more content…
You should always beware of the animals and their feed and water amount intake. Some Clinical signs include: eyes sunken into the skull, you can perform the “pinch test” to test for dehydration; which is when the skin will remain tented for 4-8 seconds. Cows will experience dry mucus membranes, and the animal may show signs of depression. Signs of dehydration include: low amount of activity, irritability, change in behavior, loss of appetite, decrease in the production of urine, the urine will become darker and have a strong odor. (WebMD, 2014 ) These signs and symptoms of dehydration is life threatening and medical treatment may be required such as, IV fluid therapy, and large amounts of medicine through their mouth to help treat the dehydration. All medical treatment should be performed by a