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This all depends on where you are located. In North America, wolves, bears, cougars and coyotes will hunt and kill calves and old and weak cows. In Africa, lions, hyenas, leopards, wild dogs, crocodiles and cheetahs will kill livestock. In Asia, tigers, crocs, alligators, panthers, etc. will also prey on cattle.
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Is it good for a cow to eat the afterbirth?
Well it certainly isn't not uncommon for cows to do so. But there is risk that the cow may choke on it, and thus it is often best to let predators like coyotes, foxes or your dogs to clean it up instead.
How can the trait of hornless cattle be harmful and helpful?
The trait of being hornless can be harmful if the cow is in an area where it may have to defend against predators. If the animal is aggressive, having no horns can be an asset to the handler.
Does a miniature zebu have predators?
The miniature zebu is a domesticated breed of cattle from Southern India. This small cow would be vulnerable to large cats, and wild packs of dogs in unkempt situations.
When is a cow a cow?
A "cow" is a cow when that "cow" is a she and she has given birth to at least one calf.
What is a cow dropping called?
Cow dung, cow patty, cow pie, cow feces, etc.
What are some predators of carps?
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What kind of camouflage does a cow use to protected itself?
Cows don't need camouflage. The barn doesn't have any predators for a cow to hide from.
What is a male cow prey?
No cattle have prey. Cattle themselves are prey animals, not predators.
What are Cow predators?
they really don't have any but cayoties and wild dogs sometimes hunt them
Does a shark belong with a lion cow or camel?
I would put a shark with the lion as they are both predators.
What a cow defense?
Horns (if she has any), head, hooves, body size, and aggressive nature towards predators.
What will eat a cow that humans can eat?
Humans can eat cougar and bear, primarily, which are predators that will eat cattle if they have a mind to.
What if a cow doesn't eat her afterbirth?
Then the predators like coyotes and foxes will eat it. This happens quite often in the wild, and there's nothing wrong with it.
Is it good for a cow to eat the afterbirth?
Well it certainly isn't not uncommon for cows to do so. But there is risk that the cow may choke on it, and thus it is often best to let predators like coyotes, foxes or your dogs to clean it up instead.
What are the polls of a cow?
The polls of cows are the hard part of their head just above the forehead. They use this part to ram into things and fight off predators.
What will happen if the cow fed placenta?
Cows naturally eat the placenta after their calf is born. This is to deter predators from investigating the birthing site and possibly finding the cow's calf. It is something done by all ungulate mothers, both domesticated and wild.
Can cows eat foxes?
Yes, and they do, but only if the cow is already dead. Foxes won't hunt nor kill a cow, they will scavenge a carcass that has already been killed by other larger predators including humans. Foxes, regardless of species, are much too small and weak to hunt and kill a cow to eat like larger predators such as lions, wolves or even coyotes are capable of.
