Liquid fert bowser to water for cattle

[Devon James]

We have a steel bowser that was used for liquid fert. What product to clean it out so it can be used for a drinking water bowser for cattle?

 

[sidjon]

No, unless you want dead cattle.

 

[Chae1]

^ this

 

[chaffcutter]

Don’t risk it, you could never guarantee absolutely no residue lurking inside

 

[YELROM]

There was a dairy farmer did this a couple of years ago and lost something like 50 odd cows
Don't think the risk is worth it

 

[RAF]

Omg just buy another bowser

 

[Sid]

We have a steel bowser that was used for liquid fert. What product to clean it out so it can be used for a drinking water bowser for cattle?

@JP1 what is the point in editing my post?! No such thing as free speech?

Any operation who puts water in a bowser that’s had liquid fert in and then gives said water to cows deserves all the flack coming to them. I see the vegans are now tearing strips off Mr rawson on Twitter too.

Perhaps he should spend less time socialising and drinking and more time training his men in the basics of good farm practices. Clean food and water for a start.

Written by Rachel Martin

A progressive Leicestershire farmer has said losing 55 cows in a suspected water poisoning incident at his farm was the “worst night” of his 20-year farming career.

Tom Rawson, who also runs an agricultural consultancy business as well as the 700-cow dairy herd, said he and the farm’s other management stayed up most of the night desperately working to contain the situation.

However, by the morning a total of 54 cows had died and by lunchtime, the number had been reported to have risen to 55.

The sickness was originally thought to have been caused by bloat but after more and more cows became ill, water poisoning was suspected.

Rawson is well known within farming circles as progressive farmer actively involved in the wider industry. He is a former Nuffield Scholar, a Henry Plumb Scholar, and a board member of AHDB Dairy.

‘A long and emotional night’


Writing online, he said: “After the worse night in my 20 years of dairy farming daylight has broken on 54 dead cows at our Leicester site.

“Originally thought to be bloat, it is now believed to be external water source contamination the likely cause.

“A long and emotional night for all the farm team, their families ourselves and the vet, Henry.

“Thanks to the quick thinking of our amazing team of people 30 cows that were down were saved.

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Also thanks to the fire brigade who were called when it became clear it was a water issue to get water to the cows to flush their systems.​

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“I guess now the clear up operation begins and the investigations will start – it will be a long day.”

“Originally thought to be bloat; however, it is now believed external water contamination is the likely cause. 30 more cows were saved by our amazing caring farm staff their families and the vet.”

There is understood to be no risk to the public as milk has not left the farm for more than 48 hours.

The post Suspected water poisoning kills 55 cows on Leicestershire farm appeared first on Agriland.co.uk.

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[An Gof]

Well that’s answered that question James

 

[Nearly]

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There's got to be a way.

 

[Devon James]

No no no

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[Sid]

Yeah remember that. Thought if it had a good scrub and clean it would get rid of it. Can't find a suitable tank on tinternet

Is it worth the risk?

 

[Sid]

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