Cow

Cows protect themselves at night by sleeping or grazing in a large group with the rest of the herd. A predator is unlikely to attack a large group of cows, instead opting for the ones that are alone and away from the rest of the herd. One of the next things we wondered was; how … Read more

A cow needs to be routinely milked to keep her healthy and encourage her to keep producing milk in the future. Not milking a lactating dairy cow causes her discomfort and disrupts her normal routine. We have a family cow, Aleene, the Jersey pictured above. Do cows need to be milked on a regular basis? … Read more

About 25% of all methane is produced directly from fermentation by cows. Seaweed feed is reducing the amount of methane cows produce, according to research being conducted at the University of New Hampshire. Methane is a far more destructive greenhouse gas than carbon. Within agriculture, beef cattle are responsible for the largest amount of greenhouse … Read more

Many dogs have a tendency to eat things they shouldn’t when out and about, including horse and livestock manure. Although it’s one of the least desirable habits among our four-legged friends, most breeds of dog that eat a small amount of manure will not become ill. As with livestock manure, deer manure is also unlikely … Read more

Raising cows requires using a lot of water, at a higher rate than other types of meat and crops. Soil, or habitat in addition are a few extra things to look into. One thought is that yes, eating meat affects the environment, but cows are not killing the climate. Setting the record straight on meat … Read more

Most dairy cows are milked two to three times per day. On average, a cow will produce six to seven gallons of milk each day. What do cows eat? Most common specially fed cows are seen milking two to three times a day. Only one cow can produce about six to seven gallons of milk … Read more

Cows and heifers typically go into heat or estrus every 17 to 24 days (average is 21 days). A bred cow or heifer will usually not go into heat until a few weeks after giving birth. Know the behaviour changes of cows and heifers going into heat. Compare how a female in heat behaves differently … Read more

Just like humans, there are certain parts of a cow that are one-per-animal, like the tongue and heart. If you order a quarter or half beef, it’s first-come-first-serve. If you want the heart or tongue, please tell us when you order and we’ll let you know if it’s still available for your cow. What do … Read more

Researchers in the UK say cows with names make 3.4 percent more milk in a year than cows that just feel, well, like cows. There seems to be more than just names involved, however. This of course begs the query “Can naming a cow increase its milk yield?” A cow with a name produces more … Read more

In fact, cows rarely have triplets or twins. A normal dairy cow usually has only 1 baby at a time. According to the veterinarian, the cow released 3 oocytes from her ovaries which were fertilized, one of which split, producing two calves that are genetically identical. Another common inquiry is “Do cows take care of … Read more