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A light application of N, 20-40 lbs./acre in March could be used to jump start spring growth and allow for earlier grazing. This could potentially give about two weeks of earlier grazing if environmental conditions are favorable. How long should a cow hang before butchering? (February 2012) A: Hanging beef in a cooler (at about … Read more

And a normal or grass-fed cow produces an average of 28 liters a day over a period of 10 months. A high yielding cow during lactation can produce up to 60 liters a day and up to 12,000 liters of milk as a whole. So let’s gather a little more information about how much milk … Read more

Cows have cloven hooves (i. e. hooves split into two toes) and toenails. In nature, cows wear down their toenails naturally by walking. Unfortunately, many cows today don’t do much walking around. What is a cow hoof called? A cow hoof is cloven, or divided, into two approximately equal parts, usually called claws. Approximately 95% … 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

What sound do cows sneeze? When the wind blows the barn door open, cow sneezes, “Moo-CHOO.” That sets off a whole chain of animal sneezes, with some surprises as well. What does it mean if a cow is laying on its side? A cow is a ruminant, meaning she eats first and chews later. One … Read more

Cows can have blue eyes as a result of disease or infection. In fact, blue eyes in calves is often associated with bovine infection or as popularly known, silage eye. Additionally, cows can have blue eyes if they are suffering from Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis, though temporarily. Cows are domestic animals that see differently from humans … Read more

The most likely reason for a cow go down is trauma. This could be post-calving, a metabolic issue (such as milk fever) or a disease such as mastitis or metritis. The initial cause of the downer cow will be resolved, yet the animal still won’t stand. To utter the deep, low sound characteristic of cattle; … Read more

You can feed a cow with meat and it will eat it, but it is not really the best choice of food for healthy cows. To keep your cows healthy, feed them with a mix of grains, grass, oil-seed, and other vegetarian food scraps. What fruits and vegetables can cows eat? This of course begs … Read more

Cattle are very fast for their size, and they will trump the average human in a race going in a straight path. However, cows cannot change their direction as quickly as humans can, and this is to man’s advantage. If you’re new to the idea of cows running, and running faster than a person can, … Read more

No, a horse and a cow cannot crossbreed with one another. Their genetics make it impossible for them to create a hybrid offspring. Cows belong to the Bovidae family of animals, while horses belong to the Equidae family of animals. (source) This means that horses and cows are too far separated DNA-wise to crossbreed successfully. … Read more