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Some cows have magnets inside their stomachs! The magnets attract any metal that the cow might accidently eat, which would harm or kill the cow if it passed through the digestive system. A cow can keep a magnet inside the stomach for it's entire life without harm.

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Do cows have magnets in them?

Not all cows do. Magnets are only put in cows when they are being grazed or held in places where there is lots of metal waste like scrap iron, nails, screws, etc. which could cause potential harm to the cows in the form of Hardware Disease. Cows that are being grazed in pastures or held in dry-lots where there is very little to no scrap metal or iron to be found (especially if the farmer and/or his family scoured the pastures and corrals for every single piece of nail, screw, or scrap metal around when time permitted), magnets are not necessary. Magnets are come in a form of a bolus pill (it's about 2" long and 1/2" in diameter) that is given to the cow orally with a bolus gun down the throat. The magnet stays in the reticulum for the rest of the cow's life, collecting metal and keeping it all on one place, letting the gastric juices break down the metal throughout the cow's life. Magnets are also given when the cow is experiencing Hardware disease, and just collects all the sharp objects in her reticulum for the rest of her days.


Are cows extinct?

No, cows are not extinct. They are one of the most common domesticated animals worldwide, used for their milk, meat, and hide. There are around 1.5 billion cows in the world.


Is there a special name for cows used only for breeding?

Some farmers may refer to them as Brood Cows.


Do cows have penises?

no because cows are female. bulls are male


What do cows make?

Female dairy cows produce milk which is made into cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, or pasteurized as milk to drink. In addition, they make bake babies. All cows let out a gas called methane, and they make manure. Other cows are used for their beef, and some hides are used to make leather.

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When were cow magnets first used on cows?

They are used to prevent any metal objects from penetrating the reticuloruminal lining. If any sharp objects (like nails and wire) do penetrate the stomach wall, this will invite infection and cause the cow to get extremely ill. Magnets are only used for those cows that are fed feed that tends to have a lot of metal junk in it, or are grazed in pastures with lots of metal junk in it. For cows that are grazed in clean pastures and are given clean hay, silage and straw, magnets are not necessary.


Why are magnets usefull?

Magnets are used in compasses.


How can magnets be used to help with recyling?

how can magnets be used to help with recycling


How can magnets be used to help us?

how can magnets be used to help with recycling


Which is mostly used in magnets magnesium or lead?

Lead is used in magnets.


How is lead used in magnets?

Lead is not typically used in magnets. Magnets are usually made from materials such as iron, nickel, and cobalt. Lead is not a magnetic material and is not commonly used in the production of magnets.


Do cows have magnets in them?

Not all cows do. Magnets are only put in cows when they are being grazed or held in places where there is lots of metal waste like scrap iron, nails, screws, etc. which could cause potential harm to the cows in the form of Hardware Disease. Cows that are being grazed in pastures or held in dry-lots where there is very little to no scrap metal or iron to be found (especially if the farmer and/or his family scoured the pastures and corrals for every single piece of nail, screw, or scrap metal around when time permitted), magnets are not necessary. Magnets are come in a form of a bolus pill (it's about 2" long and 1/2" in diameter) that is given to the cow orally with a bolus gun down the throat. The magnet stays in the reticulum for the rest of the cow's life, collecting metal and keeping it all on one place, letting the gastric juices break down the metal throughout the cow's life. Magnets are also given when the cow is experiencing Hardware disease, and just collects all the sharp objects in her reticulum for the rest of her days.


Is gold used in magnets?

Gold is not typically used in magnets. The most common materials used in magnets are iron, nickel, and cobalt, due to their magnetic properties. Gold is not inherently magnetic, so it is not a practical material for use in magnets.


What is more often used in magnets aluminum or nickel?

Nickel is used more in magnets


What are magnets and springs used for?

Magnets for suspension springs for clocks


What is the used of magnets to the appliances?

they use magnets to concentrate energyto them


How strong are the magnets in electronics?

Magnets of different strength are used.