Why do cows have such straight backs (parallel to the ground)? Most other animals don’t seem to…
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A lot of the pictures you see of cows have been “doctored”. In the purebred industries, straighter backs are believed to be more desirable. Long before photoshopping, cows and bulls have been staged to look more desirable. For example, in many purebred publications and advertisements for genetics, hair is combed (and styled with product) and trimmed to show a straight line on the back. Sometimes even yardsticks are taped there and spray painted to match the hair color.
Source: I have personally witnessed this
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