Livestock Waterers

Fresh, clean water is essential to all living creatures and livestock can hardly afford to be without water anytime, winter or summer. Quality watering equipment is energy efficient, durable and reliable. When livestock owners invest in a quality water system, they want to be sure it’s serviceable and long lasting. A wide variety of options make it possible to find just the right product to suit your individual needs.
 

Peterson Mfg. Co., Inc.
The durability of Petersen Livestock waterers doesn’t solely rely on the 3/8” welded rebar cages and 5,000 PSI strength concrete. Peterson’s air-entrained concrete is designed for expansion and contraction during temperature changes to eliminate cracking and deterioration. The company’s five-year warranty insures that watering worries are over with the purchase of a Petersen Concrete Waterer.



Features found in these waterers include:

• Thermostatically controlled element
• Steel rounded hood
• Smooth, rounded edges to eliminate
  injury
• Rust-free insulated plastic doors and
  valve covers
• Available in electric or constant flow
• Large float chamber
• ¾” brass or plastic valves for fast
  recovery
• Energy efficiency
• Large drains for easy clean out
• Optional black epoxy inside coating for
  solar heating
• Optional self-flushing bowls
• Free-flo trickle valve
   

For more information, visit www.petersenwaterers.com

Hoskins Mfg.
A wide variety of livestock waterers is available at Hoskins, Mfg. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed and stainless steel water tanks are unconditionally guaranteed for 25 years against rust, corrosion and normal livestock damage. Hoskings Mfg. stands behind its products, insuring they’re free from defects in both workmanship and materials.

Features include:

• Watering units ideal for individual sick pens, calf or sheep waterers
• Units ideal for larger and/or smaller operators
• Removable mud trays in hog waterers for easy cleaning
• Hog waterers that hold two different drinks
• Units ideal for fence line use
• No hinged lids to break off
• Adjustable thermostat units carry unconditional
  guarantee for 3 years on all electrical parts subject
  to normal use
• Heat unit does not touch tank, providing maximum
  safety – residues do not bake on tank
   

For more information, visit www.hoskins-mfg.com

Giant Rubber Water Tanks
Recycled open-pit haul truck and loader tires find new life as water troughs that
will last you a lifetime. Approved by the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conservation Service in most states for use in cost share projects

• Ranging in size from 6 to 13 feet in diameter
• Can hold from 200 - 1800 gallons
• Can be custom cut to almost any height
• Freezing, fighting bulls, equipment intervention, target practice etc., do not make
  a dent in these sturdy investments
• All this adds up to significant time and replacement cost savings for you. You can't break them, and they won't break you
   

For more information, visit www.giantrubberwatertanks.com/Index.htm

Cobett
Cobett Company has been proud to provide its patented, Cobett waterers since 1997. This
unique design offers powerful performance and versatility not found in most other unheated
systems. These very durable, black polyethlene waterers have no dorrs, or seals nor concrete
pads that could eventually crack and allow unwanted air-leaks to critical components. There are valve options for various applications.

• Low/no traffic - O.K.
• No heat - O.K.
• No Concrete - O.K.
• Open drinking area
• Bull-tough
• Buried System
• Easy cleaning & Plumbing access
• Serves bison, cattle, horses, sheep
   

For more information, visit www.cobett.com

Miraco
A revolutionary patented livestock watering system was developed by Miraco after many years of research. The company was a pioneer in manufacturing automatic livestock waterers from polyethylene materials. Their patented, unique ball system used in their energy-free livestock waterers are both insulated from freezing in severe cold temperatures and provide a cooling effect for water during summer months. Miraco’s energy-free livestock watering system has dramatically reduced costs associated with traditional watering systems. Systems are available for beef and dairy cattle as well as horses and hogs.

• Heavy duty
• Rugged
• Livestock safe
• Durable
• Low maintenance
• Long life
• Reduced algae
• Water efficient
• Energy free
• One-piece body polyethylene construction
• No sharp edges
• Tough “Rockite” material, high impact resistance
• Resists corrosion – no chipping or cracking
• 2”-3” urethane insulation
• Rubber gaskets for air-tight seal
• Modled base unit anchors
• Sloped bottom for easy cleaning
• Sealed bottoms
• Multiple access panels
• Preferred choice of cattle and dairy producers
   

For more information, visit www.miraco.com

Ritchie
Relax . . . Ritchie waters ‘em right. Thomas Ritchie patented the first automatic waterer device in 1921. Since that time, Ritchie Industries has manufactured a complete line of livestock waterers to the highest specifications in the industry. From a single horse stall fount to fountains that accommodate 500 cattle, Ritchie fountains have set the standard in quality. So when you buy a Ritchie fountain, you know you’re getting the most dependable product on the market…not to mention the best value, service and warranty in the business.

Some features of Ritchie waterers:

• Stainless steel trough
• Fully insulated base
• Highly energy efficient units – withstand extreme winters of the northern states
• Covered founts
• New large capacity waterer – Omni 10
• Optional water meter to monitor livestock water intake
• Variety of valves for different water pressures
• Patented water seal
• Omni Fount blends technology from stainless steel units and newest poly units to provide a premier livestock fountain
• Omni Fount – heat elements attached to underside for frost free service under the most severe winter conditions
• Highly energy efficient
• Easy to maintain
• Fast refill, reliable Ritchie valve
   

For more information, visit www.ritchiefount.com