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The dewlap could be an advantage for a cow in defense of predators that may try to go for her throat. It's an advantage in that instead of the predator getting the jugular vein, they get a mouthful of skin.

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It can either be called a dewlap or a brisket.

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It could be ring worm or other internal parasites or it could be sore or itchy so it could be rubbing it against something. Either way, check it out.

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In cattle it is called the Dewlap.

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Horses and ponies will shed twice a year.

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