Probably the most iconic vision of a bull is their majestic horns, but have you ever wondered what they are made from? Is it bone? Or maybe ivory? Cow and bull horns are made from keratin, which is the same material that their hair and hooves are made from, but that’s only half the story. …
When is a cow not a cow? To a layman, it probably doesn’t matter whether a cow is a dairy cow or an angry bull, but farmers need to know these things! (Don’t try milking a bull!) That’s where nicknames and slang terms come in. Farmers have specific terms for all types of characteristics, from …
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Cows are gentle, intelligent, and friendly creatures, so it’s no surprise that many people keep them as pets. In spite of their friendly personalities, there are a few drawbacks to keeping a cow as a pet that you might not have thought about. Cows can make good pets, as long as you have sufficient land …
Depending on where you live, this may or may not seem like an extremely obvious question. Bulls and cows have been used as a mode of transport for centuries, although it’s not too common in the west anymore. It is possible to ride a bull like a horse, however, bulls have some different physical characteristics …
Everyone knows dairy cows make milk, but have you ever wondered what happens to them when they get old? Some parts of the dairy industry can be quite cruel, and unfortunately, this aspect of dairy farming is one such part. Dairy cows must be kept perpetually pregnant for them to produce milk all year round. …
Cows spend up to 10 hours every day grazing, so any small change in the grass they eat can have a large impact on their overall health. In most places, pastures are not just grass, but contain a number of other plants and weeds including dandelions, daisies, and clover. Of these common weeds, clover is …
Most people know that cows have hooves, but what about toes? It’s not immediately obvious from looking at a cow’s foot whether they have toes at all. Cows do have toes, but they are quite different from human toes. On each foot, cows have two digits, which are connected to their hooves. Cow hooves are …
Cows have various specific descriptors, which are used in agriculture to describe their sex, age, reproductive status, and lots of other characteristics. Today we’ll be looking at the term “Heifer”, what it means, and how it differs from the term “Cow”. The main difference between a heifer and a cow is that a heifer has …
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Most people know that there are hundreds of dog breeds, but did you know that there are also hundreds of cow breeds? Although there are two or three cow breeds that dominate modern farming, there are hundreds of specialist cow breeds that are better suited to specific climates or terrain, or that have been specifically …
10 Exotic Cattle Breeds And What They’re Used For Read More »
If you asked a child to draw a cow for you, they would probably draw some kind of blob with four legs, two horns, a pink udder, and black and white splotches. Depending on the child, it may even be recognizable as a cow. However, cows are not all black and white, and their udders …
What Colors Are Dairy Cows? (Cow Breed Color Chart) Read More »
