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- Identified by: Carolus Linnaeus in 1758
- Word origin of cattle: Latin caput
- Family: Bovidae
- Species: B. Taurus
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Cows, also known as cattle, are livestock raised for dairy products, meat, leather and as working animals. Some countries use cows in religious ceremonies and in India they are treated as sacred. There are estimated to be over 1 million cows in the world today.
In February of 2009, National Geographic reported that cows in northern Spain were being threatened by a growing wolf population, thus prompting Mastiff's being brought in to protect them.National Geographic: Video: Mastiffs Enlisted to Save Cows (February 21, 2009)
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Cows Questions
Fistulas in cows, why do they do this? 1 Answer Here is an answer I found. It looks as if it is still in practiceFistulated animals today serve an invaluable role for their own species. Using fistulatio... read more
I sure miss leather shoes. When I was a kid even the soles were leather. What are they doing with all that cow hide these days? 2 Answershi, good question. Okay, they do put it in garden fertilizer. Leather soles are slippery, but expensive shoes often still have them. They also use all the parts... read more
What are some alternatives to whole cow's millk to get good fat into diet of a child under 2? 5 AnswersYour under age 2 toddler needs essential fatty acids both for growth (adequate calories) and for development of his brain and nervous system. Many food sources ... read more
What do cows drink? 5 AnswersOhhhhh no. Not going to catch me this time. They drink mil... I mean water of course. (But I imagine they drink whatever you give them to drink, they are called... read more -
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