December 02, 2024
Cows are not discerning eaters and often accidentally ingest bits of metal found in their fields and feed, leading to a malady called “hardware disease.” Farmers counteract this by feeding their cows 3-inch long magnets that safely attract metal away from the stomach lining. The magnet remains inside the cow for the rest of its life.
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