Still Waters Posted January 2, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 2, 2011 A rare miniature cow with markings similar to a panda was born on a farm in northern Colorado. The so-called "panda cow" born in Larimer County is thought to be one of only about 24 in the world. The male calf named Ben was born Friday morning, according to The (Loveland) Reporter-Heralrd.His mother is a Lowline Angus cow while his father, Donovan, is a panda bull on the farm. Farmer Chris Jessen raises miniature cattle and also owns a miniature kangaroo on his hobby farm. The miniature panda cow is the result of genetic manipulation. A white belt encircles the animal's midsection, and the cow has a white face with black ovals around the eyes, giving it a panda-like appearance. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d e v i c e Posted January 3, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2011 His father was a panda bull on the farm. Ok. These things must be a dime a dozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d e v i c e Posted January 3, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Sorta cute though. Mooooo Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXHellkittiesXx Posted January 3, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I want one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: Posted January 3, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) I bet their next challenge is to create a cow that looks like a zebra. Edited January 3, 2011 by :PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGirl Posted January 3, 2011 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2011 this so called 'rare' panda cow is a result of intentional genetic mutation to achieve a desired appearance to market as a pet. hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d e v i c e Posted January 3, 2011 #7 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Yea. Next thing you know, we'll be eating them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer1945 Posted January 4, 2011 #8 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I sort of wonder about the authenticity of this story. Looks like nothing more than a miniature holstein to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistydawn Posted January 4, 2011 #9 Share Posted January 4, 2011 It's very cute, but I can't say I've ever heard of anyone having a cow for a pet. Do they make good pets? I know pigs are intelligent and can be trained, but can cows?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted January 4, 2011 #10 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I sort of wonder about the authenticity of this story. Looks like nothing more than a miniature holstein to me. That looks nothing like a Holstein. Its probably bred down from dexters for the size, Belted Galloways for the white ring on the belly and maybe some Heriford for the white face. It's very cute, but I can't say I've ever heard of anyone having a cow for a pet. Do they make good pets? I know pigs are intelligent and can be trained, but can cows?? If you hand feed them from birth, they are like big puppies although toilet training might be the problem I've got 3 out of my herd which are fully tame, theyd give you a big lick but their tounges are so rough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistydawn Posted January 5, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 5, 2011 That looks nothing like a Holstein. Its probably bred down from dexters for the size, Belted Galloways for the white ring on the belly and maybe some Heriford for the white face. If you hand feed them from birth, they are like big puppies although toilet training might be the problem I've got 3 out of my herd which are fully tame, theyd give you a big lick but their tounges are so rough I really don't know why.... but I always imagined a cows tounge licking you would feel like a big wet velvety slurp.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d e v i c e Posted January 5, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I prefer just to look at them. I mean they just like to stand there and that's ok. Like a big giant chilled out dog. Moooooo! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert1 Posted January 5, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Why would anyone want a cow for a pet? I think they should be bred for petting zoos or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalDreamer Posted January 6, 2011 #14 Share Posted January 6, 2011 LOL i know a dude DJ panda hes gunna love this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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