Wildcard Wisdom: Testing Farm Water

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This article appeared in the November 2025 Edition of the Branding Pot Monthly.
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Save Some Farm $$
Pro Tip: Check with your local health authority as water testing may be free (in AB it is!)
Livestock: Salt & minerals are natural in ground water. By testing your livestock water sources you may be able to reduce certain supplementation, saving you money. I personally use CowBytes software to balance rations. This program allows you to input specific water test results. 
 
Dive deeper into the economics of water quality on your herd's performance with this article from the Australian Journal of Agricultural Science.