Cattle learn rather quickly to pump their own water. We have seen solar pumps work under certain circumstances. This method requires larger storage areas than many producers desire due to the limited power source under dark and cloudy environment. Present day products also assist with the availability of moving water to the livestock. Plastic burst-proof pipe, quick couplers, and portable tanks are all a part of modern technology that is available to livestock producers today.
Several producers have access to springs.
This source is generally forgot about until drought situations persist. Oftentimes these are excellent sources of water if the spring locations are properly developed and maintained. Information is available providing diagrams and hints to develop this source of water for livestock. In the meantime perhaps additional rainfall will occur before winter to improve water supplies prior to freezing of the ground.