Average Requirement: A 1,000-pound horse generally drinks 6-12 gallons (27-54 L) of water daily. Horses may need extra encouragement to drink, especially in colder months.

Cows are inherently competitive and aggressive eaters, which makes effective management of their physical environment essential. Properly designed and managed feeding conditions can help mitigate competitive behaviors, promoting higher dry matter intake (DMI). As a rule of thumb, each additional 0.45 kg (1 lb) of DMI translates into 0.91 kg (2 lb) of milk production in Holstein cows (Grant, 2015).

Obesity is becoming a significant health issue for horses around the world, with estimates suggesting that between 31% to 45% of certain equine populations are classified as obese. A horse is generally considered obese when it has a body condition score (BCS) greater than 7 on the Henneke 9-point scoring system