“Necessity is the mother of invention”. We’ve all heard that quote, but for one young Iowa farm boy – William Louden – “invention” became the answer to his unique challenges and later proved to be the impetus for a successful barn and stable equipment company. His company known as Louden Machinery, was awarded 118 … Read more
Salt Toxicity in Livestock – What To Look For Salt, while a necessary and crucial nutrient for any living thing, can be a double edged sword. Too much salt in your livestock’s diet can range from unhealthy to deadly. Couple that with too little water and it leads to high mortality rates. What can you … Read more
There have been several studies performed that confirm what many might consider to be common sense. Providing clean water for cattle will increase their water intake. Drinking more water leads to increased feed intake, which results in greater weight gain. This translates directly to higher revenues for the cattle rancher. In addition, it’s not just … Read more
Before we jump into the FAQ’s here is some general info about the Drinking Post to get us started… The Drinking Post works a lot like a frost-free yard hydrant. The base of the Drinking Post is buried 18″ below the local frostline and is connected directly to a pressurized waterline. So all the water comes … Read more
Before installing a Drinking Post Automatic Waterer, you’ll want to determine your local frostline or frost depth. This is the most important aspect of installation for a Drinking Post to be successful! We utilize a stop and drain valve at the bottom of the Drinking Post. All water remains at the valve until it is … Read more
Every company thinks their products are the best… but do they have solid reasons to back it up? Well, Drinking Post does! Today I am going to go over all the reasons why Drinking Post is the BEST! Not just because we’re awesome (we are), but because we have a superior product. Are you thinking … Read more
There’s one question we always get when it comes to the Drinking Post… “Is my horse smart enough to learn how to use this thing?”. It’s a fair question since the Drinking Post requires the animal to activate the water flow. But the answer is yes! Your animal is smart enough to learn the Drinking … Read more
As with all livestock, pigs need a fresh supply of water to remain happy and healthy. Water is often overlooked, but is the most important nutrient! When comparing automatic waterer types for horses and cattle, the options can be staggering. This is not the case with pig and hog waterers. Generally speaking you can break … Read more
One thing that all pig owners know is that pigs can be stinky. No one likes a smelly pigsty – not you and definitely not your neighbors! The bad news is you will never completely eliminate the smell of your piggies… the good news is you absolutely can mitigate it! Today I’m going to lay … Read more
Myth: Young calves in the milk feeding period don’t need water Today we are myth busting! The myth we’re examining?: Young calves don’t need water (specifically, calves in the milk feeding period). Upon first glance, I can see how this myth could form – I mean we don’t feed our human infants water, right? All … Read more