A cow has 1 stomach which is divided into 4 compartments called the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. The first 3 compartments, the rumen, reticulum, and omasum are termed ‘forestomachs’ by...

A cow can have twins. Twin calving in beef cattle is about 2% and in dairy cattle such as Holstein Fresian, it can be as high as 5%. Twins in cows result from double ovulation or embryo split....

Downer Cow Syndrome is a cow's inability to rise and stand for more than 24 hours, often due to trauma, metabolic problems, and toxic diseases. Other names include Bovine Secondary Recumbency or Cow...

Rotavirus causes calf scour symptoms in calves between 3 days and 3 weeks old. Poor hygiene is the main cause of transmission in which can often be prevented through isolation. There are two...

Butchering your own beef costs $2.18 per pound while a butcher will only charge $1.95 per pound. However, the cost to butcher your own beef becomes significantly cheaper after the first cow, as...

A springing cow is also known as a pregnant cow who is about to give birth. Common signs include rapid udder growth and unusual behavior. Cows that are going through the parturition process should be...