When temperatures drop across the Prairies, livestock watering systems can quickly become one of a farm’s biggest winter headaches. Frozen water lines, ice buildup in bowls, and hours spent manually thawing equipment not only add to your workload, but they can also impact animal health and productivity. For farm operators with remote pens or large herds, preventing water from freezing isn’t optional; it’s essential for keeping livestock healthy and operations running smoothly.
The Cost of Frozen Waterers
A frozen water source creates more than just an inconvenience. Without access to water, cattle, hogs, and other livestock can become stressed, drink less, and ultimately lose weight, affecting both animal welfare and your bottom line.
For many farms, frozen water lines and bowls result in significant challenges. They lead to lost time and increased labour, as farmers must make multiple trips each day to check and thaw systems. The repeated freezing and thawing also causes equipment damage to lines, valves, and bowls. Most importantly, frozen waterers pose serious animal health risks, including dehydration and reduced feed efficiency during cold weather.
When a pen is located far from heated facilities, these problems become even harder to manage. Many farmers resort to makeshift heating solutions or constant monitoring, but these approaches are costly, unreliable, and unsustainable over a long winter.
Open₂O: The Reliable, No-Freeze Solution
To address these challenges, Current Group developed Open₂O, a livestock water bowl monitoring and control device, designed and built right here in Western Canada. The system uses a custom electrical heating setup to ensure water stays ice-free, even in extreme winter conditions.
Unlike traditional heated waterers that can be susceptible to freezing and energy inefficient, Open₂O is engineered with farm operators in mind:
- The integrated monitoring and control system keeps the water bowl temperature above freezing, reducing the risk of ice formation in the bowl.
- Durable construction stands up to harsh prairie winters and daily livestock use.
- Energy-efficient design to help control operational costs while maintaining reliable performance.
Because Open₂O was designed by Current Group’s electrical and automation specialists, it isn’t just a product; it’s a complete, engineered solution tailored for real farm conditions.
How It Works in Your Operation
Installing Open₂O is straightforward and can be adapted to your existing water bowl. The monitoring system prevents freezing without requiring constant checks or risky quick fixes.
With this solution in place, you can say goodbye to the daily treks out to remote pens just to thaw waterers. Your livestock will stay healthier with a constant supply of fresh water, no matter how cold it gets. You’ll also prevent costly equipment breakdowns from repeated freeze–thaw cycles, all while freeing up valuable time and energy for the work that matters most during the busy winter season.
For farms managing multiple pens, Open₂O can be installed across the operation to create a consistent, dependable water supply, freeing up your time for higher-value tasks.
Winter Peace of Mind
Western Canadian winters are long, and they demand reliable equipment. With Open₂O, you can keep livestock hydrated, healthy, and stress-free without the constant worry of frozen lines or bowls. It’s a proven, farm-tested solution designed by a team that understands both electrical engineering and agricultural realities.
Power your farm’s winter efficiency with Open₂O. Contact Current Group today to learn how this no-freeze livestock water bowl device can be integrated into your operation.
