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The stifle is the knee joint - it allows the cow to bend the hind leg and walk.

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Where is the stifle located on a cow?

The stifle joint in a cow is very much like your "knee." It is a complex structure and is subject to many problems. The stifle is found on the cow's hind legs.


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