It’s a drought in North Dakota. It’s been almost two months since a daily rain greater than a half inch has occurred at the Carrington Research Extension Center NDAWN site.
Water sources for cattle need to be checked for water quantity and quality immediately. Cows need 20-25 gallons of water per day.
When water is unsuitable for livestock consumption, either haul water to the pasture or move cattle to another pasture with better water. Areas with deep mud surrounding water may lead to an inability to access that water, no matter how good the quality may be.
Another option is to enhance current water systems. The North Dakota Department of Water Resources has recently announced an assistance program for livestock water.
Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program
NDAC, Section 89-11 provides the Department of Water Resources the ability to provide cost-share assistance to livestock producers with water supply shortages caused by drought.
Source : ndsu.edu