QOTD: Do cows have horns?
The obvious answer to this question, except to a certain ignorant few, is yes. However, those ignorant few apparently have a strong presence on the internet. They have managed to turn this simple question of zoological anatomy into a full-fledged, message board flamewar. The following are some of the highlights of this continuing hot-button topic:
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/303276
Galeanda:
“All cattle have horns whether or not they are cow or bull. The exception are cattle that are naturally polled, that means they don’t have horns.”
Daniel Haberthür, Basel:
“The horns have a significant function as part of the cow’s body. According to the ideas of biodynamic agriculture they are important for the cows’ wellbeing, their social behaviour, and they serve as receivers for various kinds of waves.”
Christof Dietler, Chur:
“Cows eat, chew (several times, actually), are great mothers, good mates, and hard workers. They also star in films, sell chocolate, and have the job as the Swiss national animal. The cow has horns so that this beautiful, multi-faceted animal turns into a proud and graceful animal.”
Eva Holzmann, Zurich: “Cows have horns because they’re beautiful on them. Horns are a connection to the sky. They make it easier for cows to keep their heads up straight and balanced.”
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071219015122AA8pZnn
Nightrider:
“Male (bulls) have horns.Cows (females) dont. I have a challenge for you: You can look long and hard and look everywhere, up and down…….all over the place. Go to a farm where the cows are grazing in the grass field, in the wild blue yonder.
You will NEVER be able to find a cow that has white ears. That’s your challenge. This challenge will drive you crazy. Tell your friends too………….
If you do, that cow is worth a lot of money but you will never find it. Ha………you thought you knew everything, didn’t you?”
Lola:
“Cows with horns are boy cows, cows without horns are girl cows.Boy cows with horns are the bulls which still have their “man bits” to help produce more cows – with or without horns.
Boy cows without horns have had their horns (in both senses) taken away and they become beef.”
THE MEXICAN SAYS…:
“FOR EVERYONES INFORMATION THERE IS SUCH A THING AS GIRL COWS WITH HORNS. AND I GOT PIX TO PROVE IT!! DONT ARGUE WITH ME!!! IM A COW MILKER IN WISCONSIN.. I GOT SOME PICS ON MY SPACE ASWELL. SEND ME A MESSAGE AND ILL SHOW THEM TO YOU … AND ITS NOT RARE TO FIND COWS WITH ALL WHITE EARS.. I ALSO GOT PICS OF THEM .. LIKE I SAID DONT ARGUE WITH ME ..Source(s):I HAVE BEEN MILKING COWS FOR 7 YEARS ALREADY”
- Cows do indeed have horns, but they may be removed
- If you have horns, you should be receiving various kinds of waves
- Gee-Rant is an idiot
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:24 am
Of course you should be receiving various kinds of waves. Cow horns are really just heavy antennae. That’s why all cows, boys and girls, need them. How else would they send and receive instructions from the Bovine Center for the Advancement of Cow Flatulence in the Atmosphere (BCACFA)?
That’s what that lady meant by “they are a connection to the sky.” That’s code language that means only one thing:
They’re listening to you!
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:41 am
BCACFA? I know I’ve read something about this somewhere…now where was it?…
OH YEAH!!!
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:46 am
Also, I’m glad we finally got an authoritative opinion on this matter, because it was becoming very difficult to understand where the truth really lies. It’s a good thing we have the definitive proof provided by our astute and very scientific authority “THE MEXICAN” and his extensive published research material in the form of “I HAVE BEEN MILKING COWS FOR 7 YEARS ALREADY.” His point is also made significantly more valid by all the YELLING, and by his repeated forceful assertions of “DONT ARGUE WITH ME!!!”
Thank you, science!
March 23rd, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Hogwallup.
March 26th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I was all ready to argue with THE MEXICAN until I was explicitly told not to. In all capital letters. Also, 7 years is a long time in the cow milking world… long enough to perhaps know a thing or two. Or maybe not. I’m checking his MySpace for visual confirmation. I’m excited, as this will be my first time seeing pictures of cows on MySpace.
March 26th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I have decided to delete this blog from the world wide internets.
March 28th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Oh, and also: I think you are being harsh on Gee-rant. I know him and have always thought him to be of medium to medium-high intelligence.