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Episode 88: Tap Into Savings

Episode 88: Tap Into Savings

Update: 2025-10-01

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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)

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Episode 88: Tap Into Savings

Episode 88: Tap Into Savings

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