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Cows With Names Give More Milk

January 29, 2009 11:38 AM EST

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I just love Australian newspapers.

According to the Courier News, citing a British report conducted by Catherine Douglas for Newcastle University in Northern England, cows with names give more milk than cows without names: up to 284 liters a year more, in fact.

"By placing more importance on the individual, such as calling a cow by her name or interacting with the animal more as it grows up, we not only improve the animal's welfare and her perception of humans, but also increase milk production," Ms. Douglas said.

46% of the farmers who were surveyed said that their cows had individual names.

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Christine K. Jan 29, 2009, 11:40am EST

Interesting

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A. F. Stewart Jan 29, 2009, 11:57am EST

Even if they're named Bessy?

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Ashley Prince Jan 29, 2009, 12:32pm EST

lol I named all my dairy cows. They give quite a big of milk.... lol May be true!

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Anna D. Jan 29, 2009, 12:36pm EST

That goes for people too. If you call them by name they feel more alive and liked. I mean feeling good about themselves no the milk thing... ya that...
Anna del C.
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