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A fresh cow is a dairy term for a cow (or a first-calf heifer in few regions) who has recently given birth, or "freshened." The adjective applying to cattle in general is usually bovine. The terms bull, cow and calf are also used by extension to denote the sex or age of other large animals, including whales, hippopotamus, camels, elk and elephants.
Udder of a cow An udder is an organ formed of two or four mammary glands on the females of dairy animals and ruminants such as cattle , goats , and sheep . [ 1 ] An udder is equivalent to the breast in primates, elephantine pachyderms and other mammals.
Male cattle inaccurately depicted in popular culture as possessing udders or producing milk, such as in the film Barnyard Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Male cow .
For those who have a whole herd of cattle to attend to, naming your cows might not seem like a big deal, but let’s face it—every rancher knows a well-named cow has the best character.
A cow's udder has two pairs of mammary glands or teats. [16] Farms often use artificial insemination, the artificial deposition of semen in the female's genital tract; this allows farmers to choose from a wide range of bulls to breed their cattle. Estrus too may be artificially induced to facilitate the process. [17]
The Madura breed of Indonesia may have banteng in its parentage. [3] In addition to these fertile hybrids, there are sterile hybrids such as the male Dzo of Nepal, a cattle-yak hybrid which is bred for agricultural work - like the mule and the hinny, they have to be continually bred from both of the parent species.
Discover some of the best cow names for your herd. From traditional picks to colorful choices, you're sure to find the perfect name for your heifer or steer. 150 Moo-arvelous Cow Names for Your Cattle
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