There is more to cows than just milk
The second Tuesday in July is Cow Appreciation Day
PEOPLE have been drinking milk from cows for thousands of years, with modern dairy farming beginning in the early 1900s after pasteurisation was developed.
To acknowledge and appreciate these animals that provide us with dairy products like milk, cheese, yoghurt, and ice cream, the second Tuesday of every July marks Cow Appreciation Day.
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On this day, up to 65% of people worldwide are unable to digest lactose, with that number around 90% in certain ethnic groups.
So why are we still drinking milk? To start, it’s delicious, and often a key ingredient in many recipes.
However, recently, milk alternatives have been gaining popularity and momentum for many adults worldwide.
Leading health organisations still recognise the nutrition benefits of milk for young children, and recommend natural dairy milk over plant-based milk.
5 Facts about cows
1. Cows are very social. They are emotional creatures that form tight bonds with their friends and family. The bond between mother and calf is especially strong, with both showing extreme distress if separated
2. Cows produce more milk when they are happy. A recent study revealed that cattle which have lived a happier life produce more nutritious milk with more calcium
3. Cows can produce up to 60kg of saliva in a day. To process their food, cows don’t have four stomachs, but their stomachs have four chambers – the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum chambers help them break down the tough grass they digest
4. Cows are sacred in India. You will see cows roaming the streets everywhere in India because they are considered holy. Eating the meat of a cow is considered sinful, owing to the beliefs of Hinduism.
5. Cows have great memory, and are known to remember almost everything. They also have great spatial memory.
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