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Somatic cell count is the total number of cells in the MILK. Somatic cells are made up of leukocytes (white blood cells) which are produced by the cows immune system to fight inflammation. Somatic cells can cause inflamation in the UDDER, causing mastitis. This is concering the DAIRY cow. However beefer cows may be prone to it during nursing as their calves are the only form of milk removal and they can also get infections in their teats with out any one noticing, as beefers aren't handled as much as dairy girls :o)
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How many cows are there in the world?
According to the related link below, the FAO estimates that there were 26.5 million dairy cows in the world in 2010. The statistic for number of beef cows in the world is more vague, because beef cows are lumped in with the "cattle" category, not individually as female mature bovines.
How many cows are there in Australia?
1998 there were just over 26.7 million cattle in Australia, and about three million of these were dairy cattle, with the remaining being beef cattle. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in June 2004, these figures had not changed a great deal. Beef cattle numbers were still about 23.3 million.
Does beef that we eat come from male or female cows?
Both, but many cows are used as dairy animals so beef from young animals is more likely to come from bullocks. Beef from older animals is more likely to come from former dairy cows. There is no such thing as a male cow. All cows are female. A bull or a steer is what a cow mates with. From TexasDolly: If you mate a cow (or heifer) with a steer you're not going to have a lot of luck in the breeding department since a steer has been castrated. You live in NY right?
Are jersey cows good to eat?
Yes they can be; however if they are older mature cows they're meat quality will be like old mature cows are: a little tough and stringy and lean, best to be served as hamburger. However, as for a jersey steer being butchered, I have heard that jersey meat is quite tender and flavourful.
How do cows become leather?
Cows are slaughtered for their meat and their hides are then carefully processed to create leather. The hide goes through several steps including soaking, tanning, dyeing, and finishing to produce the final leather product. The process requires skill and specialized equipment to ensure the leather is of high quality.
Do beef cows have the same size udders as beef cows?
Beef cows = beef cows, so yes, obviously.
Are cows ever eaten?
Hamburgers = beef beef = cows Steak is from cows. So yes, cows are eaten.
Why don't we drink milk from angus cows?
Angus cows are beef cows, not dairy cows. Holsteins are dairy cows, not beef cows, which is where we get the majority of our milk from.
What is the Total leukocyte count in cows?
A white blood cell count is the same as a total leukocyte count. In cows, the expected range in the white blood cell count is 4 to 12 x 10 to the power of 9 per liter. Depending on the lab doing the testing, a white blood cell count can range from 3.5 to 9 or 4.5 to 11 for adult humans.
Where does beef grow?
Beef comes from cows.
Does Australia have beef cows or dairy cows?
Both (they drink milk there as well as eat beef) but there are more beef cattle.
What does beef come from?
Beef comes from cattle, be they steers, heifers, cows, or bulls.
Differences in body features of beef cattle and dairy cattle?
Dairy cows have larger udders than beef cows, are typically a bit thinner, and tend to have a less blocky appearance than most beef cows. Dairy cows also have more feminine characteristics to them than beef cows do.
Where does beef orginate from?
Cows.
Where does Massachusetts get its beef from?
cows
What are cows when they are not cows?
Beef in the form of a steak, roast, or a hamburger.
Do cows and horses live on ranges?
Yes. Cows and horses are commonly found on rangelands, especially beef cattle (no, not the "cows" that are in feedlots, but actual beef cows), not so much dairy cattle.
