Selection of Cow Breeds
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When buying a dairy cow it is very important to know whether it is first or second heifer, young or old. Cow should be clear to see. An old cow looks dry and fuzzy. Young cows are vibrant and have shiny looking skins. After pulling the cowhide, it should spring back easily. The cow's nose should be well-rounded to look at. Eyes should be clear and bright. Nostrils should be clear to see. A cow's external appearance should be as straight as possible with its backbone. These are good for some cows with crooked spines. The hip bone should be wide when viewed from the back of the cow room. A wide hip bone will allow the calves to come out easily during calving. Avoid udders where some cows have slouched hips. When buying a dairy cow, you should look at its udder. The lap should be nicely positioned between the legs. Likewise, a vein runs from the udder, the thicker it is the better. Because milk is produced in this. And the teat in the lap should be uniform. Some cows have short and large teat that are up and down and have five or six teat. Avoid such cows. All four legs of the cow should be straight. Avoid buying some cows that are bumping their knuckles when looking at them from behind. Similarly, it is better to buy a cow with the tail chamber closed.
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