Hari OM What a great capture. ... this from Merck Vet Manual "Aggression in cattle is usually a result of fear, learning, and hormonal state. Aggression between cows is worse than that between bulls. Horned cattle will bunt (push or strike with the horns) and strike an opponent on the side. Polled cows will use their head as a battering ram. Two cows can fight for a long period with resting periods in between. Each cow will rest while pushing its muzzle between the udder and hindquarter of the other cow to immobilize it." On the lighter side - there is this! Thanks for the Saturday smilies!!! YAM xx
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great capture. ... this from Merck Vet Manual "Aggression in cattle is usually a result of fear, learning, and hormonal state. Aggression between cows is worse than that between bulls. Horned cattle will bunt (push or strike with the horns) and strike an opponent on the side. Polled cows will use their head as a battering ram. Two cows can fight for a long period with resting periods in between. Each cow will rest while pushing its muzzle between the udder and hindquarter of the other cow to immobilize it." On the lighter side - there is this! Thanks for the Saturday smilies!!! YAM xx
I can't recall ever seeing cows do that. The calves don't seem to like it.
ReplyDeleteThis quite common for cows. I would think it has something to do with dominance. there is a lead cow and all others follow her.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what makes cows argue. Maybe who can make the best chocolate milk shakes. - Margy
ReplyDeleteButting heads: kind of like arguing on Twitter or FB.
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