Cows have existed since time immemorial. There are dairy and beef cows and apart from producing meat and milk, cows are known for their valuable contribution to the production of manure for the farm as well as skin for leather. The way you take care of a cow largely depends on whether the cow is a dairy or a beef. Since both provide different products their requirements may differ. Good animal practices ensure the well being of cows as well as generally improving productivity. You may consider keeping just one family cow, but cow raising is not child