ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Cows’ natural diet consists mainly of grasses, legumes, alfalfa, clover, and hay. They are grazing animals, after all. Many cows also enjoy fruits as delicious snacks. In fact, the average cow eats 2% of their body weight a day, which averages out to 24-26 pounds of food each day.

Detailed explanation-2: -In order to produce four or more gallons of milk each day, dairy cows have to eat a lot. Producing milk requires additional calories in the form of extra food. A large dairy cow may eat up to 150 pounds (about 68 kilograms) of grass each day, and all that munching takes time!

Detailed explanation-3: -Corn has the highest energy value and is likely the most economical grain in corn-producing localities. Corn, oats, and barley are the primary grains fed to cattle. Oats, which has a lower energy value due to its high fiber content, is considered the “safest” grain in regards to potential digestive disturbances.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cow is a herbivorous animal that feeds on plants and plant parts. It uses its tongue and teeth to cut the foliage and put it in its mouth. It uses its and teeth attached to them for proper mastication of food while ‘chewing the cud’.