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Cows

Resources About Cows

  • cow fencing, cow housing, cow pastures, seasonal considerations

Creating A Good Home For Cows

Indoor and outdoor living space recommendations for cows.
Tuulispää Animal Sanctuary in Finland. Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur / The Unbound Project
  • cow fencing, cow housing, cow pastures, seasonal considerations

Creating A Good Home For Cows

Indoor and outdoor living space recommendations for cows.
  • forage, hay, pasture

Daily Diet, Treats, & Supplements For Cows

A look at what cows need to eat (and what they shouldn’t) in order to remain happy and healthy.
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  • forage, hay, pasture

Daily Diet, Treats, & Supplements For Cows

A look at what cows need to eat (and what they shouldn't) in order to remain happy and healthy.
Photo by m b on Unsplash
  • harmful foods, poisoning, toxicity

Things That Are Toxic To Cows

This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to cows and tips on how to prevent poisoning at
Photo by m b on Unsplash
  • harmful foods, poisoning, toxicity

Things That Are Toxic To Cows

This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to cows and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
  • moldy foods, toxicity, what not to feed cows

Foods Toxic To Cows Infographic

Learn about food toxic to cows in this handy infographic!
Open Sanctuary Toxic Cows Infographic Preview
  • moldy foods, toxicity, what not to feed cows

Foods Toxic To Cows Infographic

Learn about food toxic to cows in this handy infographic!
two black and white cows rub their faces against each other
  • cow housing, cows and other animals, herd safety

Safe Cohabitation Considerations For Cows

A short overview of important things to keep in mind when considering living arrangements and social groupings involving cows.
two black and white cows rub their faces against each other
  • cow housing, cows and other animals, herd safety

Safe Cohabitation Considerations For Cows

A short overview of important things to keep in mind when considering living arrangements and social groupings involving cows.
  • enrichment, nutritional enrichment, physical enrichment, sensory enrichment

Creating An Enriching Life For Cows

Help ensure your cow residents have a happy and healthy life by introducing enrichment strategies for them!
Photo: Edgars Mission
  • enrichment, nutritional enrichment, physical enrichment, sensory enrichment

Creating An Enriching Life For Cows

Help ensure your cow residents have a happy and healthy life by introducing enrichment strategies for them!
  • cow behavior, staff safety

How To Safely Be Around A Cow

A short guide on how to be safe around cows and how to recognize the signs that they want to be left alone.
It's important for caregivers to know what Tito is trying to communicate when working with him!
  • cow behavior, staff safety

How To Safely Be Around A Cow

A short guide on how to be safe around cows and how to recognize the signs that they want to be left alone.
  • cow heath, cow poop, signs of concern

Daily Observation For Cow Resident Health And Well-Being

Can you differentiate between normal and concerning when observing cow residents?
Piia Anttonen is the Director of Tuulispää Animal Sanctuary in Finland, an organization that cares for and provides a home for many different kinds of animals.
  • cow heath, cow poop, signs of concern

Daily Observation For Cow Resident Health And Well-Being

Can you differentiate between normal and concerning when observing cow residents?
  • cow health, physical exam, routine care

How to Conduct A Cow Health Check

Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about cow health checks!
Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary is a nonprofit sanctuary for farmed animals with a vision for a humane and just world for all. Edgar’s Mission rescues and provides sanctuary to animals in need, and as of 2021 is providing lifelong love and care to over 300 rescued animals. Through education, outreach, advocacy, community enrichment, and farm tours, the sanctuary encourages people to expand their circle of compassion to include all animals. The sanctuary is set on 153 peaceable acres in Victoria, Australia, about 60 km north of Melbourne. While most activities happen on site, founder Pam Ahern often does public speaking farther afield. One of Edgar’s Mission’s oft-quoted statements is, “If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn’t we?” Learn more at https://www.edgarsmission.org.au.
  • cow health, physical exam, routine care

How to Conduct A Cow Health Check

Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn't) about cow health checks!

Fun Facts About Cows

Did you know that cows can be rather pleased with themselves? No, really! Studies have shown that cows exhibit excitement and behaviors indicative of pleasure when they accomplish intellectually challenging tasks!
Like other grazing animals, cows have excellent spatial memories and can navigate and remember mazes quite well!
Cows can tell the difference between different shapes (such as a square and a circle), as well as different colors and different sizes of the same shape. Not only can they differentiate between shapes, sizes, and colors, but they can also discriminate between pictures of familiar and unfamiliar cows!

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