As a farmer, keeping livestock healthy is crucial to sustaining your operations. This includes making sure the animals always have access to water. To prevent damage to the storage vessels, consider replacing your current equipment with concrete watering tanks.

4 Advantages Concrete Watering Tanks Provide

1. Durability

To drink water, livestock could bang against a water bin. The sides of a plastic or metal container could dent or crack as a result, leading to leaks and water waste. It’s also possible for the animals to accidentally knock over lightweight containers. These problems are eliminated with concrete watering tanks. The durable material won’t bend or crack. As concrete is heavy, it’s impossible for livestock to knock over the barrels.  

2. Low Maintenance

Whereas some metal containers can rust, concrete watering tanks are easy to maintain. As concrete is porous, the tanks must be cleaned and disinfected regularly to prevent algae growth and keep other microorganisms at bay. You can use a mixture of 10 gallons of water and one cup of unscented bleach to clean the containers, using a scrub brush to remove residue. 

3. Size

Concrete watering tanks can span multiple feet and hold numerous gallons of water. Due to the large size, several heads of livestock can access water at the same time. This is especially beneficial when livestock is grazing in the heat.   

4. Installation

You can install numerous concrete watering tanks throughout the field and inside enclosed facilities. Water feeding the barrels can be sourced from the municipality that provides water to the rest of the property. If there is a fresh stream nearby, the tanks can also be installed to access it. 

For concrete watering tanks to make caring for livestock easier, contact the professionals at Wilson & Roy Construction Inc. Based in Nancy, the licensed and insured company has been the leading source for concrete products in south-central Kentucky for five decades. The company also rents out heavy equipment, operated by trained technicians, for a wide range of projects. To learn more about the merchandise and services, call (606) 636-6457 or connect online for details.