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Cattle Size Is Different Than Cow Size
In one decade, large carcasses are strongly discouraged and, in the next decade, strongly encouraged.
This discussion starts with a very popular topic, which is cattle size. One could say cow, bull or calf size. However, in reality, all cattle have a relevant body size and, like all species, the variation in size is huge.
Not only the absolute size, but the shape of the body mass also is very variable. Bone, muscle and fat wrapped in hide make up the container that holds all the other assorted organs and essentials.
