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A Watering Device for Experimental Work

Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, Blacksburg

ABSTRACT

Some types of experimental work with dairy cattle require that the water intake be measured. When adequate numbers of experimental animals are used, the cost of water meters to individual stalls is often prohibitive. The accompanying cut shows our solution of this problem.

A used ten gallon milk can was mounted on a plank frame which was high enough to allow attachment of a standard Star drinking cup. The cup was attached to the can by means of standard pipe and fittings. The attachment to the can was by means of look nuts and a rubber gasket.

Water was weighed or measured into the can and unused portions weighed back or the amount required to refill the can was recorded. Very little difficulty was experienced with leakage or spillage, and the device, although inexpensive, was altogether satisfactory for our purpose.