Insights

Short articles on trough cleaning, water for containment areas and the options for getting the scrubbing done. Figures come from Agriculture Victoria, MLA and manufacturers, and are cited at the end of each piece.

Setting up water in a stock containment area in VictoriaTrough length, volume, flow rate and cleaning for containment areas, using Agriculture Victoria's published figures for sheep and cattle.2026-10-02
Trough pump, sweep-out trough or self-flushing trough?Three ways Australian producers deal with fouled water troughs, what each one actually does to the dirt, and which suits a feedlot or containment area.2026-10-02
How often should a stock water trough be cleaned?Agriculture Victoria says containment troughs need cleaning every 1 to 2 days. What that costs in hours, and three ways to get the time back.2026-10-02