Texas rancher finds 12,000 lb cow too big to move

A Texas rancher has been left scratching his head after he found a cow that weighs in at a whopping 12,000 lb (5,440 kg).

The cow is simply too big to move and the rancher doesn't know what to do with it.

"I've never seen anything like it," said the rancher. "It's just too big to move."

The rancher said that he first noticed the cow about two weeks ago when it was out grazing with the rest of the herd. At the time, he didn't think much of it, but when he went to check on the cows again earlier this week, he was surprised to find that the 12,000 lb cow was still standing there.

"She's just huge," said the rancher. "I don't know what to do with her."

Cow experts say that cows rarely get so big, but there is no record of one ever reaching 12,000 lb. The biggest cow ever recorded tipped the scales at 10,500 lb (4,760 kg).

The rancher said that he has tried contacting local cattle dealers to see if anyone is interested in buying a 12,000 lb cow, but so far no one has shown any interest. He fears that he may have to eventually put her down.

King of the Cows crowned in Iowa

The first King of the Cows was crowned in Iowa on Saturday. The contest, which was open to all breeds of cattle, attracted nearly 100 entries from across the state.

The competition was judged on several criteria, including beauty, size and overall health. In the end, it was a black Angus bull named Angus who took home the crown.

Angus will now enjoy a year of special privileges, including being featured on promotional materials and being given first choice of the best hay and corn silage. He will also be given preferential treatment at herd health events.

"We are excited to crown our very first King of the Cows," said Lynn Johnson, executive director of the Iowa Beef Council (IBC). "This event is a great way to celebrate all that is beef and recognize the importance of beef in our diets."

Johnson added that beef is an excellent source of high-quality protein and nutrients like zinc and vitamin B12. It also contains CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid, which has been shown to promote a healthy weight and reduce inflammation.

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Japan's oldest cow dies at age 60

Just a few months shy of her 61st birthday, Japan's oldest cow Kaguyahime died peacefully in her sleep at a farm in Wakayama prefecture. Kaguyahime was born in 1957 and had been living on the farm since she was 3-months-old. She was considered a national treasure and had been officially recognized as the country's oldest living cow by the Japanese government.

Despite being more than 60-years-old, Kaguyahime was still able to produce milk and was an important part of the farm's production. In fact, she recently produced her final batch of milk, which the farm owner plans to turn into cheese. Kaguyahime will be missed by everyone who knew her, but her legacy will live on in the cheese that bears her name.

Cow escapes from Kansas farm, found in Colorado

A cow that escaped from a farm in Kansas last month has been found in Colorado.

The cow, dubbed "Bessie" by local residents, was spotted wandering the streets of the town of Fort Collins, about 150 miles from where she escaped.

A team of farmers and volunteers managed to capture Bessie on Wednesday morning after spending several days trying to track her down.

"We're just glad she's safe and back where she belongs," said one of the farmers involved in the effort.

Bessie is now being held at a local farm until her owner can pick her up.

California dairy farmer finds new way to use cow manure

As a dairy farmer in California, Arnie Cappuccino was used to dealing with manure. He had been using it as a fertilizer on his crops for years. But when he started to see the price of fertilizer increasing, he knew he needed to find a new way to use his manure.

Cappuccino started experimenting with ways to convert his manure into biofuel. He soon found that he could produce enough biofuel from his manure to power his entire farm. Not only was this a more cost-effective way to power his farm, but it was also better for the environment.

In addition to using manure to power his farm, Cappuccino also sells the biofuel to local businesses and residents. This fuel is cleaner and more efficient than traditional fuels, and it helps reduce carbon emissions.

Thanks to Arnie Cappuccino's innovation, dairy farmers in California are now finding new ways to use their manure. This not only saves them money, but it also helps protect the environment.