Give newborn calves enough extra water

Water is an essential nutrient for livestock animals and it is recommended that free drinking water is offered right after the calf is born. Supplying water right from the start can have a positive effect on milk intake and growth, new US research shows. Despite the fact that water is such an essential nutrient, water requirements of livestock are often overlooked compared with the requirements of other nutrients. And this is often the case in dairy calves. Considering that water contributes to