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...
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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...
The gestation length is the number of days that it takes the fetus to develop into a calf. Most cattle gestation charts are based on the 283-day gestation period. However, the actual cow gestation...