Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Can a cow get a sunburn?
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  1. Karen WinfieldOctober 14, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Only for you Sara would I google something as ridiculous as "cow sunburn." Here's what I found on askyahoo.com:

    In a word, yes. A dairy specialist from Purdue University states that those familiar black-and-white Holsteins dotting the countryside are among the most likely to sunburn, particularly on the areas where their hair and skin are lighter colored. Grazing on certain plants, such as young wheat and some kinds of weeds, can increase a cow's sun sensitivity as well.

    Pigs, too, are subject to sunburn, particularly those with lighter pigments. Swine don't sweat, so to cool themselves, they love to roll in mud or water. A good wallow protects pigs from both the sun and insect bites.

    But cows and pigs aren't the only animals who need beware the sun. Other light-colored farm animals like horses and sheep can also suffer from sunburn.

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