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Referencing the book The Omnivore's Dilemma: In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan, cow's raised on CAFO's (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) are typically slaughtered between 14 and 16 months because they're fed a soy protein/corn mix diet that fattens them rapidly. Cow's raised on smaller farms can have a life of anywhere from 2-5 years.
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∙ 13y agoA cow can range in age from 3 (or 4) years of age to 15 to 20 years of age. Some old cows can get older than that.
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What is the right age for a cow to produce good meat?
Of course when you say "cow" you are talking about a female that has had at least 1 calf,with that in mind its not really the age of a "cow" that is important.With the exception of a very old cow the real driving factor is how much freezer space do you have? A cow will dress out to about 45-60% of live weight in take home meat so generally age is not the factor. Quality of the meat is dependent upon your taste preference and how long and type of feeds used to "feed out" the animal before slaughter
How old was Joseph White Cow bull when he killed George Armstrong Custer?
he was 28 years old...
Is there a certain age group that mad cow disease affects?
no there isn't, mad cow disease can affect everyone, when if your 1-years old to if your 80-years old. As long as your eating the meat of a cow that had the infection. But you can only get it if you eat as large amount of cow brains/meat
Is a mutton fruit or vegetable?
niether.mutton ia a meat coming from a cow and joined together by a pig:O No. Mutton is the meat from a sheep. From an older sheep. Lamb = meat from 1 year old sheep. hogget = meat from two year old sheep. mutton = meat from 3/4 year old sheep.
What is meat from a cow that is less than one year old called?
The name that is applied to meat that comes from a cattle that is over one year old is "beef."
What is the cows purpose on the farm?
The magnificent creature, the cow is known for produces it's manure. Manure can be used for growing plants, or grounded up into mulch or wood-chips. They also are used for dairy products. Such as milk, cheese, yogurt. In some farming experiences, cows are used for meat. Their thick meat is used for a variety of meals.
Will a blind cow be tough?
Probably not as a rule, there are a lot of different reasons for a cow to be tough, surprisingly, the best piece of meat I ever enjoyed was from an old milk cow. I don't think that blindness is a reason in itself for the meat to be tough, unless you are teaching her to read. That might be kinda tough.
What is meat from a old cow called?
Old beef.
Which nonprescription ingredient cannot be used to treat manifestations of influenza in a patient who is 10 years old?
cow meat
What was done with the meat of elephants when they were killed in the old African hunting periods?
hey eat it
Why is Indian woman compared to cow in Indian cultures?
Because, in the Indian culture, all a woman is good for is to produce children and keep house. Like the cow, women produce milk for their babies to be raised on until they are weaned when they're a few months old, and produce kids.
How old are kangaroos when they are killed for meat in captivity?
Kangaroos are not killed for their meat in captivity. Kangaroos are not farmed for any purpose anywhere in the world. Kangaroo meat is harvested from wild populations in selected areas of Australia, by specially licenced and government-instructed harvesters.
