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Why Do Cows Moo at Night? Sorting Out Fact From Fiction

Cows moo at night for various reasons that include: signaling a threat, separation from a herd or family, hunger, thirst and generally expressing their displeasure with something. Fictional...

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How Long Do Domesticated Cows Live? Which Breeds Live The Longest?

Cows have natural lifespans of around 20 years, but most cattle never even get close to dying of old age. Dairy cattle are culled from the age of 3 to 6 years, beef cattle from 2 to 3 years, while...

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Why Do Cows Need Salt? How Much Do They Need And How Often?

Cows lick salt daily because the calcium helps their bone health, weight gain and muscles, while the sodium helps in producing milk. It also helps maintain their immune system and restore salt lost...

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How To Raise a Calf Without its Mother: The Complete Guide For Beginners

You can raise a calf without the mother in two main ways—using the bucket feeding method or the bottle feeding method. You can also use the tube feeding method instead if the calf cannot feed using...

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How To Keep Your Cattle Safe From Mosquitos

There are only two ways to keep mosquitos away from your cattle. Firstly, control static water sources such as ponds and streams, and secondly, use topical sprays such as DEET and Neem oil which are...

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How To Install An Electric Fence For Cows On A Budget

An electric fence is a simple and effective way to keep livestock, predators, and human beings in or out of an area. Installing one shouldn't be a considerable expense, especially as a barbed wire...

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