It’s possible to eat meat from dairy cows, however it’s usually more profitable to use dairy cows to produce milk, so farmers don’t often sell them for meat. In this article we’ll find out the pros and cons of eating dairy cow meat and how it differs from regular beef. Are Dairy Cows Edible? Dairy …
Cows can walk backwards, although it’s a rare sight. Given the choice, a cow will always prefer to walk forwards, so that they can see where they are going. In this article we’ll be busting the myth that cows can’t walk backwards at all, looking at their backwards walking abilities, and learning why you probably …
Today’s farm cows have been selectively bred over thousands of years to produce as much meat and milk as possible, meaning they need lots more energy than they would in the wild. Apart from a few unique cases, domestic cattle are not typically able to survive in the wild because they can’t meet their energy …
Common domestic cattle and Buffalo are two separate species, but they are closely related. Buffalo are not domestic cows, although like many mammals, a female buffalo with a calf may sometimes be described as a buffalo cow. In this article, we’re going to explore the differences between buffalo and cows, figure out where they came …
Steak is commonly used to describe cuts of beef from cows, but a steak just means any cut of meat which is cut against the grain of the meat, and steaks can be cut from various different animals, including cows, fish, and poultry. In this article we’ll look at the technical definition of what a …
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Baby cow meat is called veal. It usually comes from cows under three months old and has a different flavor and texture from regular beef. In some parts of the world, veal is considered a delicacy, while in some places veal is completely banned. In this article, we’ll look at veal in detail, figure out …
On average, a cow produces around 440lbs of beef, which is enough to feed roughly 2,300 people one 3oz serving of beef each. This number can vary greatly, depending on the size of the cow and the serving size. Though this sounds impressive, cows can produce more than just beef. Modern dairy cows produce between …
As a very rough estimate, anecdotal evidence suggests that around 70 dairy cattle or 150 beef cattle is enough to earn a full-time living from farming, although many farmers have several income streams and are not solely reliant on cows. The number of cows required to make a living as a farmer varies so much …
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As a very rough estimate, it’s possible to raise two cows on a five acre pasture, although the exact number depends on several variables including the breed of cattle, the type of pasture, and the length of the grazing season. In this article, we’ll be looking at what variables affect the required acreage for each …
We eat meat from both male and female cattle, but in agriculture the term ‘bull’ usually refers to a male cow who is kept solely for breeding and not for eating. In this article we’ll explore the topic of bull meat, why we don’t usually eat it, and what it’s used for when we do …
