A Brief History of Cattle: From Wild Animals To A Domesticated Life
Modern cattle come from wild aurochs around 10,000 years ago. Today, cattle are fascinating, given their beauty, intelligence, curiosity, diversity, and high production levels. All these...
Cows have a reproductive system that is not dissimilar from humans. With cows, it's an 8-inch long passageway that lubricates and protects the rest of the reproductive system from bacterial...
Bulls are dangerous and entering paddocks requires vigilence. While they might appear gentle, they have fast reflexes and can run much faster than a human. Some breeds are more docile than others,...
Brucellosis In Cattle: Common Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Bovine Brucellosis, also known as Brucella Abortus or Bang’s disease, is a devastating zoonotic disease that primarily affects ruminant animals such as swine, bison, and cattle. However, this...
What Happens To Cows and Calves Afterbirth? The First 7 Days
The first 7 days after birth are critical for the health of the cow and calf. On the day of birth, calves are born within 2-5 hours after the appearance of a water bag. Good management of the calf...
Cows do sleep while standing up, and will sleep around 4 hours in any 24 hour period. They only sleep standing while dozing or sleeping lightly and will choose to lay down for a deep sleep. Most...
