Today’s post will continue our discussion of cows and offer up some interesting information about them. Prior to meeting my husband, I didn’t have a whole lot of exposure to cattle; seeing as he runs his family’s beef operation, I quickly found myself helping him with chores when we started dating, and I’ve loved these animals ever since.
Perhaps I should stipulate that I have always loved cows, but meeting Blaine intensified that love. I mean, who in their right mind doesn’t like cows, with the exception of a traumatic experience of some sort?
Again, this information comes from spca.bc.ca.
“4. Cows have incredible peripheral vision. With eyes on both sides of their heads, cows have a field of vision of almost 360 degrees… that’s about twice as much as a human’s field of vision! This panoramic vision allows cows to see in all directions without moving their heads. This way, they can always be aware of their surroundings, even when their head is down grazing.
“5. Cows have individual personalities. Like humans, every cow is unique and possesses different personality traits. Common personality traits studied in cows are boldness, exploration and sociability. Some cows may be risk-takers, curious about exploring their environment, and highly sociable, whereas others may be less brave, more timid and shy.
“6. Cows are very intelligent. Extensive studies have been done showing cows understand cause-effect relationships. For example, cows can think critically and solve complex problems to achieve a reward – such as food or a brush! In fact, serotonin released in their brain during these experiments shows that they enjoy these intellectual challenges and will show signs of excitement and pleasure when they solve them!” the web page states.
My husband can absolutely attest to the truth in the excerpt regarding cows having personalities.
Check back tomorrow for more.
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