Cows are used to breed calves and produce milk. ©iStock.com/Scott Allan Steers are bred to beslaughtered for food, often at a young age. Cows are bred so they can give birth to more calves, provide milk that will be sold, and be slaughtered for meat. Unlike oxen or bulls, steers...
The bull cohort analyzed here also has the great advantage that all the animals are similar in age. "This cohort is very homogeneous. If we had to carry out a comparable study on men, we'd have to rely on voluntary donors, potentially across all possible age groups. This would give us ...
Mini milking cows can be an excellent addition to your farm animals and homestead. This is primarily because they produce just the right amount of milk and require minimal maintenance. Not only are mini milking cows exceptionally adorable, but they are also convenient to have on your property fo...
Whether leather makes up 1%, 5% or 20% of the total earning potential, it’s significant enough to be motivated to breed and slaughter more cows even for that percentage of money. What about other animals we kill for leather? Leather is made from just about any animal skin you can imagin...
Can both cows and bulls produce milk? Only cows produce milk, especially after giving birth to a calf. 7 What happens to cows and bulls as they age? Their role on the farm may change, with older cows retiring from milk production and bulls from breeding programs. 7 Is it true that cow...
As you age, environmental factors like UV rays from sunlight, radiation from x-rays and other medical procedures, and probably talking too much on your cell phone, cause additional mutations in the DNA, furthering your chances of one day becoming one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. ...
Do you keep your dog outside? Does he like it? If your dog is going to be outside, do you know what you need to provide? Some dogs can do great outside, but you need to choose the right breed. Find out what you should consider before leaving your dog out
Technology has changed so many things, including things on the farm. A lot of dairies these days use gender selected semen when breeding their cows. The female sperm is separated from the male sperm. Using this technology, dairy farmers can breed for only female calves. Many farms have used...
These massive creatures use this noise to grab the attention of cows when it’s time to breed. Many hunters will mimic this sound to get the attention of bull moose during the hunting season. It is one of the easiest sounds for hunters to imitate and can lead a male moose right to the...
How long does Oestrus last in cows? The cow's oestrus cycle is21 days long but can range from 18 to 24 days. Heifers begin to cycle when they reach puberty. The age at which a heifer reaches puberty depends on a number of factors including breed, health status, growth rate and nutrit...