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Iron in Cattle's Drinking Water

farmer2018 · 2020-08-11 15:06:00

I have noticed in the last few days the stream in which the cattle drink water from is covered in iron, all the stones are covered in a orange scum. Is this safe for the cattle to drink? The water is flowing fresh from the hills.

11-08-2020 3:06pm

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I have noticed in the last few days the stream in which the cattle drink water from is covered in iron, all the stones are covered in a orange scum. Is this safe for the cattle to drink? The water is flowing fresh from the hills.

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#2 11-08-2020 3:26pm

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We would have that here.

Vet explained that the extra iron blocks copper absorption in stock this we would be supplementing copper allot. We bolus all the time now.

Never said anything else.

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#3 11-08-2020 3:57pm

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I bolus too so I should be ok.

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