Did you know that there are more cows in Britain than there are people in Birmingham and Manchester put together?
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There are 500 cows in the average British dairy herd
Caring for cows
Keeping cows healthy and happy are the top priorities for every
dairy farmer, and farmers take great pride in caring for their
cows.
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about caring for cows
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