This and That
What is a female cow called before having a calf?
It is called a heifer
What do Cows eat?
Grain or Grass
True or False: All cows with horns are bulls.
False! The presence of horns depends on the breed.
Is cow tipping a real thing?
No, cows don't sleep standing up. Simply an urban legend.
How many stomachs do cows have?
4
What is a beef cow?
It is a cow that gives us meat, like steak, and other meat.
True or false. Cows can sleep standing up.
True, they can either lay down or stand up while sleeping.
True or False. Cows have a really keen since of smell.
True - Cows have an acute sense of smell, they can smell something up to 6 miles away.
How many hours does a cow sleep during the day?
10 hours a day!
What is a dairy cow?
I cow that produces milk
True or false. Cows can not see color.
False, they can see color.
What is the natural life expectancy of a cow?
around 20 years
True or false. Cows are very social and don't like being alone.
True, they are very social.
What are female cows called?
Cows
True or false. Cows are good swimmers.
True, they are really good swimmers.
True or False. Cows are capable of going up and down stairs.
False - Cows can easily be led upstairs, but would never walk down stairs. They are not capable of bending their legs accordingly.
How many teeth do cows have?
They have 32 teeth.
What are male cows called?
Bull
True or false. Cows can see the color red, that's why they charge.
False, they can't see the color red, they only see the waving of the flag which is tempting them to come foward.
During the first few days of birth, the cow produces a special kind of milk. What is that milk called?
Claustrum