Episode 88: Tap Into Savings

Water is the most critical nutrient for beef cattle, with shortages having immediate and severe impacts — especially in heat or drought. This episode highlights the importance of well-designed water systems for cattle health, productivity, and pasture use, and introduces the BCRC’s updated Water Systems Calculator to help producers weigh costs, benefits, and payback.   Relevant Links:  Tap Into Savings: Comparing Water Systems for Better Beef Herd Performance (article) Economics of Water Systems Calculator (interactive tool) Water Management for Beef Cattle (webpage) Preconditioning & Backgrounding Calculator (interactive tool)