Early this year, a new calf was born on our farm and we named her Spring. All of our cows (and one Bull) are Dexter Cattle. The breed is originally from Ireland and the animals are small and friendly. We were really excited when Spring arrived. I was really surprised when I walked outside one morning to see a small black animal running so fast in the field with the cows. It is hard to tell in this video that you're looking at a calf. I thought a dog like a black Lab was running in the field with the cow! Did you know that cattle, like horses, deer and many other animals, can run shortly after they are born? Look how happy Spring is! She is learning what her body can do!
Do you also notice in the video that the other cow you see, Spring's mom, has horns? We'll talk about this another time, but yes, cows (females) can have horns.
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