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๐ฆธ Community HeroesA pet cow in Austria has joined chimps and dolphins in an elite club by learning to use sticks as tools to scratch herself. Scientists say Veronika's decade-long self-taught skill shows we've seriously underestimated how smart cattle really are.
A 13-year-old Swiss brown cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by skillfully using a brush to scratch herself, challenging everything we thought we knew about livestock intelligence. Researchers say this discovery could change how we view and treat farm animals worldwide.
Ahmedabad is launching an AI system that can identify stray cattle by scanning their unique nose patterns, just like human fingerprints. The technology promises to reduce traffic accidents and reunite lost cows with their owners in minutes instead of hours.
๐ก SolutionsColorado ranchers are using smartphone-controlled collars that guide cattle to graze in wildfire-prone areas, turning potential tinder into dinner while protecting streams and wildlife. Meanwhile, local beef producers are finding creative ways to reduce waste and emissions across the entire supply chain.
Three-quarters of Australia's feedlot cattle now have access to shade, up from just 56% in 2020, as the industry invests millions in animal welfare. The voluntary effort is rebuilding public trust and proving that happy, cool cattle are also more productive.
๐ฌ VideosA Hawaiian company has turned red seaweed into a cattle feed additive that slashes methane emissions by up to 80% while delivering 180% return on investment through better weight gain and feed efficiency. Symbrosia is now feeding 6,000 cattle monthly and plans to scale to 22,000 by 2027.