FACTS ABOUT COWS

• A cow is a mature female, a bull is an adult male and a baby is known as a calf.
• A cow gives milk for the first time after giving birth to a calf.
• The average cow lives about 5 years.
• The oldest known cow to date lived to be 48 years old.
• Cows were domesticated about 5,000 years ago.
• Cows came to America with the Pilgrims.
• Cows are very social animals.
• A Holstein's spots are like a fingerprint. No two cows have exactly the same pattern of spots.
• The average cow drinks about 40 gallons of water and can eat over 100 pounds of feed per day.
• A cow has one stomach containing four digestive compartments.
• Cows have nearly 360 degree panoramic vision and see in all colors except red.
• Cows can detect odors up to 5 miles away.
• Cows can hear lower and higher frequencies better than humans.
• The average cow lies down and stands up 14 times per day.
• Cows do not bite grass. Rather they curl their tongue around it.
• A cow produces around 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime.

PRAIRIELAND DAIRY COWS ...

• Live in a well ventilated, climate controlled building.
• Lie in a cool bed of sand with shade and sprinklers during the hot summer months.
• Are inside and protected from the harsh winter winds.
• Are constantly monitored for health issues with an electronic ankle bracelet.
• Are separated from the herd and placed in a hospital barn if they become sick or injured.
• Receive round the clock veterinary care.
• Receive medications strictly according to label.
• Are given no artificial hormones (they produce milk naturally).
• Have fresh feed and bottle quality water available 24-7.