Do u know that the *Drinking water consumption in winter* is too low ? # Yes .... It is true .......................................... # Drinking water is *major nutrient* # Quantity consumed depends on 1. Season 2. Feed type 3. Physical activity 4. Physiological status # In general water consumption is *4 times of Drymatter requirement/ consumption* But ...... # In *Winter* @ it is *less than 2%* of Drymatter consumption # In *Summer* @ it may be more than 6% also ( of Drymatter consumption ) *_Note : Whatever the quantity they may consume @ fresh, clean water should be made available 24 X 7 with easy access_*