Sustainablity

Traditional water troughs are almost made to spill water. Automatic  livestock watering systems use float valves and pressure-triggered systems provide fresh water on demand, which prevents evaporation and contamination. 

Energy requirements vary by waterer model. But even our heated waterer options are thermostatically controlled to ensure heaters only run when water temperatures dip. 

Automatic waterers are significantly more efficient than tanks — and that applies across water and energy usage, labor, and animal health. 

• Tanks waste water through spills, evaporation and contamination, while automatic waterers keep animals hydrated without wasting water. 
• The larger a tank is, the more it costs to heat. Ritchie heated waterers use thermostatically controlled heat, which means they only use energy when heat is needed. 
• Operations with tanks spend more time maintaining and filling them, including breaking ice in the winter. Efficient automatic livestock watering systems eliminate those tasks from day one. 

And when it comes to keeping animals hydrated, automatic waterers can’t be beat. They get consistent access with less contamination, algae and pathogen risk.

Energy-free livestock waterers are truly energy-free. They rely on pipes that extend below the frost line and quality insulation to keep water flowing when temperatures drop. However, these models are best suited for climates without long periods of extreme cold.

Automatic waterers are designed to reduce water waste on your operation. They start by eliminating evaporation issues, overflow and splash, and contamination that require waterers to be drained and refilled. 

Strategic placement can take things a step further by enabling rotational grazing to allow vegetation recovery. That gives your land a break during dry periods. And with automatic waterers, you can keep animals hydrated without further depleting drought-stressed streams, ponds and wetlands.