Mark Hudson

One study indicates that they can! The cows could be trained to pee or poop in a specified location by giving them treats every time they successfully did so. Potty training – every toddler’s major milestone! One of the next things we asked ourselves was; how long does it take to train a cow? It … Read more

Cows can certainly have best friends, and there is substantial documentation that proves that cows tend to favor socializing with certain individuals in a herd. A recent study has shown that cows can recognize other individuals, particularly those of their own breed. The more familiar an individual is, the more quickly a cow will recognize … Read more

This means that cattle are less able to localise sounds compared to goats (18°), dogs ( 8° ) and humans (0.8°). Because cattle have a broad foveal fields of view covering almost the entire horizon, they may not need very accurate locus information from their auditory systems to direct their gaze to a sound source. … Read more

Whether you’re hoofing it across the country or entertaining guests, these cow jokes are sure to amoooose — so grab the bull by the horns and get crackin’ ! Maybe it’s not polite to tell jokes about cows, but hey—if they hear you, just say you’re laughing with them, not at them. Surely these majestic … Read more

On average cows live four years. But while the eight to 10 weeks they spend alone is just a small fraction of their life, it is an important one for their development, Weary said. In the paper, the authors suggest cows raised in pairs are more flexible than cows raised alone. Do cows become more … Read more

Cows do not like rancid feed especially spoiled meat not even bacon and you seldom see cows with a fishing pole. They are not fond of flies, lice or ticks although they are known to collect them and. Another popular query is “What are cows afraid of?”. I’ve seen afraid of everything and cows afraid … Read more

A generally accepted length for stage two is two to four hours from when the first water bag appears or breaks; for cows, usually less than two hours ; for heifers, less than four hours. What happens if you assist a cow with a broken water sac? Assisting prior to full dilation can damage the … Read more

Farmers who have apple trees in the vicinity of their cattle range or on their properties say that their cows often eat the half-fermented apples that remain on the ground, without a problem. Although cows can suffer from digestive issues, they have pretty strong stomachs and a few apples, even fermented, won’t pose any troubles. … Read more

Yes, cows can swim. It’s believed that most mammals such as cows have evolved in environments including lakes and rivers. Apart from migration, swimming is also important for cows since they have to forage for pasture. Moreover, are cows funny for kids? Cows are pretty legen-dairy so of course, there’s an abundance of clever jokes … Read more

Cattle who survive feedlots, dairy sheds, and veal farms face a hellish trip to the slaughterhouse. They are crammed onto trucks where they typically go without food, water, or rest for the duration of the journey, which can sometimes be days. So, where is the best place for cows? The term, “sacred cow,” has its … Read more