Water is an essential nutrient for all animals and therefore can be a key issue for livestock producers. Adequate supply of good quality water is important for animal welfare, productivity and thus profitability. The suitability of water for stock use is determined by many factors and in this episode Sheep Connect NSW's Fiona Macarthur speaks with Micheal Glazier manager of environmental and analytics at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga which provide water, soil and effluent testing services to industry and Emily Stearman is the acting team leader for animal biosecurity and welfare with Riverina Local Land Services.