Cow’s milk is white in color due to the presence of Caseins, an important protein type. In fact, cow’s milk contains about 80% casein. This protein is also found in yogurt, butter, and cheese. It is a rich source of amino acids and is known to boost muscle growth and improve overall health.

Cows pant during scorching summer months since they need to dissipate heat from their bodies. In addition to panting, you will notice them being restless, drooling, eating less, and standing more often. As such, it becomes necessary to cool them down, either by providing them with water or keeping them in shade.

A cattle is a ruminant animal, having a large digestive system consisting of four parts: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum, and the abomasum. When they eat food, it first enters the rumen, mixes with digestive juices, and is sent back to the mouth, known as Cud.

Cow hay is one of the primary ingredients used to make cow fodder. Hays are used around the world to feed cattle. Their nutritional content includes protein and minerals, making them the healthiest feed for cows.

Cows generally give birth to one calf at a time, either a female (heifer) or male (bull) calf. However, with the advancement in technologies and increasing demand for milk and meat, cows can be fertilized to produce more calves through IVF.

Antlers are cartilage layers that eventually turn into bone. Antlers are made of bone and are protected by a velvety skin, which is basically a vascular skin and is designed to get as much blood and oxygen to the antler’s buttons so that it can grow properly.

Cows’ teeth pattern is different from humans’ or other predatory animals. That being said, cows do not have the usual top teeth pattern but a dental pad. You heard it right! It’s also worth noting that you could estimate a cow’s age just by looking at its teeth.

It is believed that cows like music because it helps them to relax and feel at ease, even when they are potentially stressed. It helps them relieve the stress hormones. Also, the fact that they are generally curious about every other thing around them, music makes them curious and they tend to enjoy it.

Cows definitely can think. But for humans, it may be tough to understand what goes on in a cow’s head exactly. But if you have worked with them, the chances are high that you would understand their body language to interpret their thoughts and feelings.

Cows can start lactating once they produce a calf. The cow would usually provide milk for ten months after giving birth. And milking can get intensified around 40 to 60 days after calving. After its milking period (in a commercial setup), the cow is given some rest for about 60 days before the calving period.