The cow began to lose milk, and the farmer noticed that she was leaving in the evening for the forest. He decided to follow
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Scottish farmer Steve had a small herd of dairy cows. One day, he noticed that Lila, the cow that usually produced the most milk, had suddenly stopped giving milk altogether. After the veterinarian confirmed that Lila was healthy, Steve decided to investigate further by observing her behavior in the pasture near the forest.
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He began to notice that Lila often wandered into the forest in the evenings. Determined to find out why, Steve decided to follow her one day. While the rest of the herd grazed in a clearing near the forest, Lila would lag behind. Steve carefully trailed her, ensuring he didn’t startle her. Eventually, he found himself in a secluded clearing, hidden among the trees, where Lila stood protectively over something.
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It turned out that Lila had a calf with her, which explained why she wasn’t producing milk for the farm. Steve realized that Lila was using her milk to feed her calf. Reflecting on this discovery, Steve decided to rethink his plans for managing the farm, taking into consideration the natural behaviors and needs of his cows.