Why do cows have such straight backs (parallel to the ground)? Most other animals don’t seem to…

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Why do cows have such straight backs (parallel to the ground)? Most other animals don’t seem to…

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Animals tend to develop downward curves to their backs as they age. Compare a young deer to a 6-7 year old deer. Beef cattle are generally butchered before they are 36 months old and don’t have time to develop that sway back.

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