Producers generally desire to have one water source
serve more than one paddock. Placing the water tank
in the fence line toward the center of the paddock
allows a wider area of access and keeps compaction and
animal concentration to a minimum.
It also provides the opportunity to cross-fence if the producer needs to
increase the intensity of the grazing system. While
water sources are commonly located in the middle of
the grazing unit, it is best to have flexibility and
portable water facilities to better manage vegetation,
reduce trampling, and allow transport of tanks. Rubber
or nylon structures are lighter weight and easier to use
than traditional steel tanks.