| dc.description.abstract | Due to the proven existence of climatic changes, a review on water needs of
cattle is doubtlessly important. People increasingly like to be aware of the
water footprint of different products. In this study, authors briefly surveyed the
role of drinking water as a nutrient of cattle. Based on several international
results, factors affecting water consumption of cattle – especially air and water
temperatute – were presented. Water quality aspects, including calculation
method of water quality index, were also discussed. Estimation (regression
exuations) and instrumental measurement possibilities (digital systems) for
water consumption of cattle were also presented, as well as several purification
methods. As it was concluded, water is inevitably important in health status,
welfare and thus, production of cattle. Professional literatures provide several data
on the nutritional value of water. However, further comprehensive investigation
would be worth to be carried out to collect exact information on water losses of
cattle under different conditions. Effect of air and water temperature on water
intake is well documented internationally, domestic research under Hungarian
climate conditions could be helpful to breeders, as well as the development of
a national water quality index. Digitalization can be a great support in collecting
accurate data on feed and water intake of cattle under different conditions. Since
clear water is not present in an unlimited amount, application and development
of different purifying methods and technologies is of great importance, as well
as inventing new possibilities for it. | en_US |
