British White Cattle
Scientific name: Bos taurus
I'm a native rare breed
Cows were domesticated thousands of years ago and are still farmed by humans for their meat, milk and hides (skin). Cows are ruminants; this means that they have a highly effective digestive system which allows them to get as much nutrition out of their food as possible.
British White cows are mainly white in colour with a black nose and ears! They are kept across the UK for their meat and Milk.
Diet
British cows mostly eat grass in summertime and silage (preserved grass) in the winter months. Farmers may also supplement their cows’ diet with cereals and corn.
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At Noah's Ark...
We have a small group of breeding cows, most of them are named after native flowers.
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Size Fact
The average British white cow can weigh up to 700kg
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Food Fact
Cows spend between 6-11 hours grazing per day.
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Fun Fact
Cows are pregnant for 9 months - just like people!
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