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Menoturals; Cattle Crew

It's that one day of the month when my own Final Friday Feature post coincides with the LLB gang's Nature Friday!



FFF is about something just a little different, offering just a little bit more. So, in keeping with my current miniseries on cattle breeds, I thought, perhaps, it might be fun to learn a little bit more about cattle in general... Before you watch this wee video, let me say that it's a little quirky and, despite the accent, actually focused on American stats. There is a tendency there to use the term 'cows' in place of cattle. Within the film, it is stated that all cows are female. Absolutely true - what it fails to define is that the male of the species is called a bull. A little blurry. There were a couple of other 'blurry facts', but I am not going to over-critique what is an entertaining fifteen minutes, which, more importantly, has lots and lots of lovely cattle pictures!


For those who would like something a little more substantial, I would direct you to this longer video, which focuses on three individuals in a 'soap story'! Or, how about a BBC Scotland doco on the Private Life of Cows? Lots of lovely, heart-tickling viewing to cheer up your winter day(s)... or if feeling a little more academic/read-y, how about brushing up your knowledge on the handling of cattle?

That should keep you out of mischief for a while!!!


8 comments:

  1. we confused the fridays... oh my that is a sign of getting old...

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  2. I love the cows, they have pretty faces. Thanks for the links, I will check them out. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

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  3. Hi Yam - they are amazing creatures ... I heard about the Old Gloucester breed this morning ... and I enjoyed seeing 'my cow' on Eastbourne sea-front ... no chips at that point in life ... cheers Hilary

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  4. Imagine what it would be like to see an ancient auroch. Now there was a cow!

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  5. What an informative video and I love the fact that cows have best friends!

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  6. OMC(ow)s originated in Turkey WOW I didn't know that. I had no idea they had such good sniffers.
    I will be back to continue the mister is ready to take our walk at the mall. We have a messy weekend snowy
    event. This will be out last time to leave the house
    Hugs and see you in a bit
    Cecilia

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    1. OMCs slobber and gas....are their speciality....
      My uncle had a dairy farm. I remember always being fascinated with the gentle look in their eyes.
      Hugs Cecilia

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  7. WOW....50 gallons of food in their stomachs..AND they hold grudges? What great fun facts today!

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