While ChickFilA uses National Cow Appreciation Day to promote eating c

While ChickFilA uses National Cow Appreciation Day to promote eating chicken, our bovine heros are best known for making beef and milk!

We’ve rounded up this herd of stories to share the magic that cows bring to our lives each day as farmers and consumers.

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It’s that time of year again the day we appreciate our four legged friends. I couldn’t be more thankful for this lifestyle. The places it’s taken the opportunities it’s given me . And most importantly the people its put in my life . #CowAppreciationDay pic.twitter.com/16exLHHh9a

— Tewks_world🐮 (@liam59018171) July 9, 2019

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We think every day should be #CowAppreciationDay, but today, we formally celebrate our #dairy cows and the farmers who care for them. 🐮 pic.twitter.com/byvPieXbG1

— National Milk (@nmpf) July 9, 2019

Cow Appreciation Day#CowAppreciationDay pic.twitter.com/yrt4zskTTu

— Bobby Brown © (@BobbyBrown2309) July 8, 2019

Per the EPA, total beef cattle production makes up just 3.3% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions – a reduction since 1961.

While at the same time, increased output with fewer total cattle. And their contributions go far beyond the plate. #CowAppreciationDay #ThanksCows pic.twitter.com/BbVn4uuZVP

— Cattle Tales (@CattleTales) July 9, 2019

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