Keeping cattle hydrated during Western Canada’s long winters is no small task. When temperatures plummet, water tanks, troughs, and lines are often the first systems to fail. Frozen water supplies force producers into time-consuming checks, emergency thawing jobs, and makeshift fixes. For herds in remote fields or paddocks, the risk of thirsty, stressed cattle quickly becomes a serious animal welfare and productivity issue.
The Challenge of Winter Watering
Cattle require constant access to clean water, regardless of outdoor temperatures. In cold conditions, producers often battle frozen water lines in remote areas that are difficult to monitor consistently. The result is hours of manual labour spent checking tanks, thawing valves, or breaking ice from troughs. When water systems fail, livestock quickly become stressed, and dehydration can reduce feed efficiency and slow weight gain. Beyond the impact on the herd, frozen systems create significant costs in labour, energy use, and equipment repairs.
Open₂O: The Reliable, No-Freeze Solution
To address these challenges, Current Group created Open₂O, a no-freeze livestock water bowl designed specifically for Prairie winters. Built in Western Canada, Open₂Ouses a custom electrical heating system to keep water flowing even in extreme cold. Its integrated heating element prevents ice from forming in both the bowl and connected lines, ensuring cattle always have access to fresh water. The bowl’s durable construction is designed to withstand harsh conditions and daily use by livestock, while its accessible components make cleaning and servicing straightforward. Thanks to its energy-efficient design, producers can also manage winter operating costs without sacrificing performance.
Because Open₂O was designed by Current Group’s electrical and automation specialists, it goes beyond being a simple waterer. It is an engineered solution developed to match the realities of Canadian cattle operations.
For a deeper look at why reliable water access matters, explore our article on the Effects of Access to Drinking Water on the Growth Performance of Cattle in Winter and see how hydration directly impacts herd productivity.
How It Supports Your Herd
By installing Open₂O across your operation, you remove one of winter’s biggest challenges: the constant worry of frozen tanks or water lines in remote paddocks. Instead of spending hours checking and thawing equipment, you can rely on the system’s integrated electrical heating to keep water flowing consistently, no matter how low the temperature drops. A steady water supply means cattle stay healthier, drink more regularly, and experience less stress during cold weather, factors that directly support growth and productivity.
Producers benefit in several ways:
- Eliminating daily ice-breaking and thawing trips to remote fields.
- Protecting herd health with steady access to clean water in all conditions.
- Preventing costly equipment damage caused by freeze–thaw cycles.
- Saving valuable time and labour during the busiest winter months.
For larger cattle operations, multiple Open₂O bowls can be installed at different sites, creating a dependable, farm-wide watering system. This not only ensures the entire herd has access to unfrozen water but also provides long-term reliability and efficiency that helps producers focus on higher-value tasks instead of emergency fixes. And if you’re interested in learning more about preventing frozen systems across your farm, check out our article on How to Keep Livestock Waterers From Freezing in Winter for additional insights and solutions.
Built for Canadian Winters
Western Canadian winters are long and unforgiving, and reliable equipment is essential to keeping livestock care efficient. With Open₂O, producers gain peace of mind knowing their herd’s water supply is secure no matter how low the temperature drops. Designed by experts who understand both electrical systems and agricultural operations, it is a proven solution for keeping cattle hydrated and farms productive.
Power your herd’s health and your farm’s efficiency this winter with Open₂O. Contact Current Group today to learn how this no-freeze water bowl can support your operation.
