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Because the law says if they have a cloven hoof AND chew the cud (ruminate)

they are permitted to eat it. If they have only one of those traits then they aren't permitted to eat it. A pig has a cloven hoof but doesn't chew the cud!

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Q: If cows have cloven hoofs how can Jews eat beef?
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