Troughs

Feed Trough

Just Tip, Dump, and Clean

Our Solutions Cow Comfort Troughs Feed Trough

Product Overview

VES-Artex feed troughs can also be used as water troughs because the troughs keep feed and water clean all while being easy to access by the herd. As the troughs can be used for both services, you have flexibility in their applications depending on your herd’s needs.

Lactating cows drink between 30 U.S. gallons (113 liters) to 50 U.S. gallons (189 liters) of water a day and double that during heat stress periods. This means it’s critical to the health and well-being of your herd to have easy, consistent access to fresh and clean water. VES-Artex dumpable water troughs make providing clean and fresh water fast and efficient.

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Features & Benefits of Feed Troughs

Features
Benefits

Features

  • Dump-able for quick and easy cleaning
  • Easy access hood design for fast, efficient maintenance
  • Standard sizes 4’ (1.2m), 6’ (1.8m), 8’ (2.4m), 10’ (3.0m), and 12’ (3.6m)
  • Durable construction to use for feed or water
  • Smooth construction ensures dirt and other foreign objects do not clump in the trough

Benefits

  • Cows with access to higher quality water will drink and eat more resulting in healthier animals that produce more milk
  • Traditional water troughs are cumbersome and difficult to clean. VES-Artex troughs are designed to make cleaning fast and efficient: just dump and refill
  • Dry matter intake is a critical component for the success of high-performance cows. Dry matter intake is directly tied to water intake; a drop in water intake has been shown to reduce productivity by up to 20%

Encourage dry matter intake or water consumption with a VES-Artex trough.

  • Available Options

    • High volume float valve
    • Leg extension options
    • Custom sizing available
    • Standard and low volume depths available
    • Fully hot dip galvanized and stainless-steel options

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