Water Management Survey of 37 Beef Cattle Farms in Veneto, Italy

Veneto region in Northern Italy, which accounts for approximately 30% of national beef production, is the focus of this survey. The dataset contains information from 37 specialized beef-fattening farms, collectively housing 23,035 animals across 167 barns, on water use practices, monitoring, and farmer perceptions. It was authored by Silvia Sabbadin and last updated on March 18, 2026.

Use Cases

• Assessing water source reliance and monitoring gaps based on survey data about wells and quantification practices.
• Analyzing space and drinker allowances based on reported barn characteristics, fattening phase, floor, and bedding.
• Modeling farmer perception of water scarcity based on reported experiences of shortages and adoption of good practices.
• Identifying training needs for water management based on the reported lack of specific training for farmers and operators.

Strengths

• Survey covers 37 farms with a collective total of 23,035 animals, providing a specific regional snapshot.
• Includes quantified findings such as 78.4% of farms lacking water monitoring systems and 62.2% perceiving water as limited.
• Examines multiple aspects: water sources, consumption, animal allowances, washing, and farmer perceptions.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is limited to a specific region (Veneto, Italy) and farm type (specialized beef-fattening), affecting generalizability.

Provenance

Source

figshare, authored by Silvia Sabbadin.

Collection Method

Survey developed and administered to 37 beef fattening farms.

Time Range

Survey period not specified; dataset last updated in 2026.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-18 07:46:08; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Specialized beef-fattening farms in the Veneto region, North-East Italy.