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14 cows from Maine dead after truck rolls over on I-84 in Conn.
More than a dozen cows were dead when a cattle truck rolled over on a ramp on Interstate 84 in Newtown, Connecticut, early Thursday morning, authorities said. State troopers responded to the exit 10 off-ramp on I-84 West around 3:26 a.m. after the tractor-trailer rolled over. It was carrying 44 cows. A state veterinarian was called and a decision was…
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Texas Authorities Investigate Bizarre Cases of Dead, Mutilated Cows in Three Counties
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has stepped up to offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever killed and mutilated six cows in three Texas counties in April.
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Indian Government Rebrands Valentine's Day as ‘Cow Hug Day'
India’s government-run animal welfare department has appealed to citizens to mark Valentine’s Day this year not as a celebration of romance but as “Cow Hug Day” to better promote Hindu values.
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From ‘Kowbucha' to Vaccines, Scientists Probe Ways to Reduce Cow Burp Emissions
How do you stop a cow from burping? It might sound like the start of a humorous riddle, but it’s the subject of a huge scientific inquiry in New Zealand.
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Could Seaweed Help Slow Climate Change?
What do seaweed and cows have in common? They both play a role in climate change. Cows give off a lot of methane, and that methane is heating our planet. But there’s a type of seaweed that can significantly reduce the gas coming from these animals simply by adding it to their existing diets.