Why do some Cows have HOLES drilled into their sides?
Why do some Cows have HOLES drilled into their sides?
Have you ever wondered why some cows
have portholes drilled into their sides?
You see, cows are like portable gas stoves
when they are bloated.
Methane build up could be fatal if not released.
And sometimes a puncture would be implemented
for immediate and life saving relief.
Sometimes a farmer will chose
to leave the opening accessible,
in cases that need constant intervention.
They are called Fistulated Cows
And yup, you heard it right!
Cows aren’t cars, but these cattle
look like you could pump gas
straight into their sides.
Another purpose of this porthole
Is to monitor the cows stomach for research purposes.
It's like having a window to the soul, except it's the stomach!
Scientists use these portholes
to study how cows break down their food.
It's all about improving their diets and milk production
And saving them from bloating to death.
#animalshorts #animalscience #fistulatedcow #cowwithhole #animalhusbandary #agriculture