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TIL about Freeze Branding, to alter the hair folicle of an animal and make the hair grow back white. If the animal is white, they keep the brand longer so the area remains bald.

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4Xmgg TIL the sad truth about Holstein cows, like the massive 6’ 4” Knickers. Most Holsteins would grow to a similar size, but are instead slaughtered at around age 2. Knickers was not purchased at auction because he was too large for most slaughterhouse equipment.
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