Even cows can send text messages

Identifying exactly when a cow is ovulating is the key to successful breeding. The signs a cow shows while in heat don’t last long and can easily be overlooked. A mobile phone app is now tipping off farmers. (TSR/swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on June 2, 2012 - 11:28

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