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

A cow eats bacteria, which grow on the grass that it ferments in its stomach. The reason that a cow eats grass is to provide a food source for its real meal — the bacteria. Does grass taste good to cows? Cows do like the taste of grass but will also eat and enjoy other … Read more

The maximum speed a cow can run is 25mph (40 kph), so they are definitely no slouches and can run faster than a number of other animals. Top Speed of Cows vs. Other Animals The fastest animal in the world is the peregrine falcon that has a maximum speed of 242 mph (389 kph). But … Read more

Here’s where the cow manure comes in. Dairy cows and beef cattle produce methane through their guts: enteric fermentation in their specialized digestive tracts results in methane burps. Their manure also produces methane, and when it is stored in manure lagoons with anaerobic conditions, these lagoons can be a major source of emissions. A study … Read more

A herd of cows will charge and trample someone if that person has a dog with them or if they’ve never seen a person stumble or trip and fall before. They may also charge (or just run away) if the person is a total stranger and makes certain sounds that cause panic and dissent in … Read more

In the Bible, the Pharaoh of Egypt dreamed of seeing seven fat cows and then seven ugly and thin cows. Even if one does not eat meat, cows regularly provide milk, which can be used in a variety of nourishing dairy products. A couple additional items to look into are: colors, fertility, small towns, and … Read more