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Why Does A Cow Need To Be Milked? Separating Myths From Facts

A cow needs to be milked to stay healthy, encourage it to produce more milk, and reduce discomfort caused by a full udder. Milking a cow provides direct interaction and a bond between you and your...

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Create a Feeding Plan For Your First Family Cow + Necessary Supplies

Cows require between 2% and 3% of their bodyweight in food per day. However, making a proper feeding plan requires more than just knowing what and when to feed the cow. Plans must be accurate because...

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Pasture Raised Vs Free Range Cows: What Is The Difference and Does It Matter?

Pasture raised cows is an official term where cows only eat grass and other natural vegetation, but no grain. Meanwhile, the term 'free range cows' is an unofficial term where cows have unrestricted...

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Butchering A Cow: 4 Important Things To Know Before Butchering Beef To Sell

Butchering a cow isn't difficult, but you may wish to get guidance from a qualified butcher during your first or second experience. Butchering any type of red meat takes patience, the right tools for...

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Do Cows Bond With Humans? 5 Ways Cows Clearly Show Affection

Cows absolutely bond with humans in similar ways that dogs can bond with humans. Cows will show affection through mooing, following you, laying down next to you and allowing you to cuddle them....

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Why Does A Cow Eat Grass? Do They Eat Anything Else?

A cow eats grass because it is biologically designed for eating grass. A cow’s stomach has four compartments (the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum, and the abomasum) and each compartment performs...

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