The preference for water nipples vs. water bowls in dairy goats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Previous studies have reported that the design of the water dispensers can influence the water intake in farm animals. Horses and dairy cows seem to prefer to drink from an open surface whereas sheep and pigs apparently prefer water...

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Main Authors: Andersen Inger L, Ehrlenbruch Rebecca, Bøe Knut E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
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Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/53/1/50