. Agri-news. Agriculture. April 14, 1997-page 3 "Using a watering system also protects the water source," notes Ken Williamson, an engineering technologist with Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development's engineering services branch. "If stock don't have direct access to a dugout or stream, they don't trample in the ; This saves the producer from having to ck-an out the dugout and the environmental benefits are even larger. Limiting livestock access saves the riparian habitat and soil around the water course. Reducing streambank erosion and other soil loss also
. Agri-news. Agriculture. April 14, 1997-page 3 "Using a watering system also protects the water source," notes Ken Williamson, an engineering technologist with Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development's engineering services branch. "If stock don't have direct access to a dugout or stream, they don't trample in the ; This saves the producer from having to ck-an out the dugout and the environmental benefits are even larger. Limiting livestock access saves the riparian habitat and soil around the water course. Reducing streambank erosion and other soil loss also helps maintain the source water quality, as does keeping animal waste out of the water source. There are many possible alternative watering systems - almost as many types as there are varieties of livestock watering situations. Some common summer systems include sling pumps, pipelines, access ramps and water hauling. Pumping systems can be powered by the sun, wind, gravity, electricity or livestock. "Producers need to do what makes sense for their operation, whether they have a dozen head or ; says Williamson. Anyone interested in information about the different watering systems can borrow a new video from any Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development district office. Livestock Watering Systems is an examination of eight different systems using working examples from across the province. The pros and cons of each system are outlined. As well. Lewis is working on a publication designed to accompany and supplement the video. It will examine the costs of different water system units as well as their relative advantages and disadvantages. Producers who want more information about stock watering options can contact one of Alberta Agriculture's regional engineering technologists - Williamson in Red Deer at (403)340-532-4. Bob Buchanan in Barrhead at (403)674-8252. Orin Kenzie in Lethbridge at (403)381-5112. or local Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA)
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