all about cow

🐄 All About Cows What is a Cow? A cow is a large, gentle animal that is commonly raised by farmers. Cows are mammals, which means they give birth to live babies and feed them with milk. Types of Cattle Cow: A female that has had a calf. Bull: A male. Calf: A baby cow. Heifer: A young female that hasn't had a calf yet. Ox: A castrated male, often trained to pull carts or ploughs. Where Do Cows Live? Cows live on farms, grasslands, and ranches. They need space to graze (eat grass) and access to clean water. What Do Cows Eat? Cows eat: Grass Hay Grain Silage (fermented grass or corn) Cows are herbivores, meaning they eat only plants. They have a special stomach with four compartments to help them digest tough plant materials. Why Are Cows Important? Cows are very useful animals. People use them for: Milk 🥛: Used to make cheese, butter, yogurt, etc. Meat 🍔: Beef comes from cows. Leather 👜: Made from cowhide. Work: In some countries, oxen (a type of cattle) help with farming. Fun Cow Facts 🐮 Cows have four stomachs! They chew cud – food that comes back up from their stomach to be chewed again. A cow can drink up to 100 litres of water a day. Cows are very social and like to stay in groups (herds). Each cow has a unique moo – just like a voice!