Two water issues – demand and usage – should be addressed during the planning of a dairy. The demandis maximum water used during a given time period and is normally measured in gallons per minute (gpm). The wate… 展开

A water line or pipe transfers water between two points, and other factors beyond just the demand and usage must be considered. Equivalent pipe length, pipe diameter, pipe location, and piping losses must be consid­e… 展开

Water pipes need to be able to supply water to the end usage based on the peak flow rates. The plumbing system must be able to overcome losses incurred as water moves through the pipes. Pressure losses occur due to pip… 展开

Water usage on a dairy will vary significantly among dairies. Zuagg (1989) studied five dairies and found water usage varied from 80 to 240 gallons per lactating cow per day. Dairies raising replacement heifers and usin… 展开