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== Issue in ] ==
== Greenhouse gas percentage? ==


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@] As ] has been in power for a while now so there is less deforestation would it be OR to ignore land use change and simply tick the 4 Climate Trace boxes which mention “cattle”? Also we could link to their methodology, which they explain in detail. Then the lead could just say “more than 4%” which is not likely to change for years.
] is displayed in section {{Section link|Cattle#Digestive system}}. The source of the image is "Fig 1. Phylogenetic classification of the rumen microbiome as revealed by metagenomic analysis." from paper .


In bottom center of the image (labeled "a", captioned {{tq|'''a'''. Pie chart for microbial classification at the domain level. Averages are from all fecal and rumen liquor samples.}}), a small pie chart is split into three parts. Arrows from these slices point to three corresponding bar charts. The arrow from the blue (]) slice points to a bar chart (labeled "e", captioned {{tq|'''e.''' Stacked bar plot of relative abundance of the dominant phyla in the ''Eukaryota'' domain.}}) with six items:
I mean although the FAO is presumably a more reliable source than Climate Trace a lot has changed since 2015, and I have not yet been able to find the FAO methodology. ] (]) 07:17, 26 March 2024 (UTC)
:: It sounds extremely risky to me, so please, let's not do it. Further, this article is currently going through a GAN review, so it's definitely not a great moment. A third thing: this is not the right article for intricate detail on environmental matters, as it's the top-level article on all things Cattle; we already have ] for exactly that subject. ] (]) 08:22, 26 March 2024 (UTC)
:::Ah thanks I did not notice that article - I will move some detail there and ask on that talk page ] (]) 13:20, 26 March 2024 (UTC)
:::OK I have put a lot of detail in the main article and the answer seems to be between 4% and 12%. If anyone from the FAO is reading this where are your methodology and error bars please? ] (]) 12:35, 27 March 2024 (UTC)
:::: I don't think you'll get an answer that way, and I do think your own methodology of calculation and inference is extremely close to the ] boundary. ] (]) 13:14, 27 March 2024 (UTC)


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== cows eyes at night ==
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Cow's Eyes at Night

Have you ever caught the eerie glow of animal eyes in the darkness while driving through rural areas or walking near a pasture at night? It’s a common experience with cows, whose eyes can shine brightly in the beam of a car’s headlights or even under the subtle glow of moonlight. This phenomenon is not just a fascinating visual but also an important adaptation in bovine biology.
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The Science Behind the Glow
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The secret behind the luminescent eyes of cows—and many other animals—is a layer of cells in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum. This layer is located behind the retina and acts like a mirror, reflecting light that passes through the retina back into the environment. This reflective mechanism not only causes their eyes to glow when light hits them but also enhances their ability to see in low light conditions.
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The tapetum lucidum is particularly useful for animals like , which are prey in the wild. This adaptation allows them to make the most of the limited light available during the night, giving them a better chance to spot predators and navigate through their environment after sunset.

Color and Intensity of the Glow
It seems that there is a mix-up both in the original paper and in the file on Commons. Either the blue and grey parts are mixed up, or the arrows from pie chart to bar charts are wrong. I couldn't find ] for this paper.
The color of the glow in a can vary from green to yellow or even blue, depending on several factors including the minerals present in the tapetum lucidum layer and the angle at which light enters the eye. The intensity of the glow is influenced by the amount of light available and the directness of the light source.

Biological Advantages
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Beyond aiding in night vision, the reflective eyes of cows may also play a role in their communication. While not as expressive as humans or some predatory animals, the visibility of their eyes at night could help cows in maintaining group cohesion and expressing their presence to others in the herd.

Impact on Humans
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For humans, encountering glowing eyes can be startling, but understanding this phenomenon demystifies the experience and enhances our appreciation of the natural adaptations of these animals. Moreover, it serves as a reminder of the depth and intricacy of evolutionary developments aimed at survival.
::Well since nobody seems to be trampling everyone to death rushing to fix the image, I've fixed it myself. ] (]) 13:56, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
In conclusion, the glowing eyes of cows at night are a small but remarkable example of how evolution molds organisms to thrive in their specific environments. This not only helps the cows see better in the darkness but also adds a layer of depth to the nocturnal landscapes of our planet. ] (]) 12:05, 26 April 2024 (UTC)

== Semi-protected edit request on 11 September 2024 ==

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Young male cattle are called bull calves, once they are castrated they are called steers for the first 12 months then they are bullocks or oxen. ] (]) 20:36, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
: Not done: leaving aside that Misplaced Pages isn't a dictionary, we can't insert text without citing a reliable source; nor is it obvious where this might go in the article.

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Issue in File:Kibegwa 2023 rumen microbiome.png

Bacteria dominate rumen microbiome; composition can change substantially with diet.

File:Kibegwa 2023 rumen microbiome.png is displayed in section Cattle § Digestive system. The source of the image is "Fig 1. Phylogenetic classification of the rumen microbiome as revealed by metagenomic analysis." from paper "Diversity and functional analysis of rumen and fecal microbial communities associated with dietary changes in crossbreed dairy cattle" by Kibegwa et al.

In bottom center of the image (labeled "a", captioned a. Pie chart for microbial classification at the domain level. Averages are from all fecal and rumen liquor samples.), a small pie chart is split into three parts. Arrows from these slices point to three corresponding bar charts. The arrow from the blue (Archaea) slice points to a bar chart (labeled "e", captioned e. Stacked bar plot of relative abundance of the dominant phyla in the Eukaryota domain.) with six items:

Arrow from the grey (Eukaryota) slice points to a bar chart with:

It seems that there is a mix-up both in the original paper and in the file on Commons. Either the blue and grey parts are mixed up, or the arrows from pie chart to bar charts are wrong. I couldn't find errata for this paper.

Pinging User:InformationToKnowledge, the original uploader of the image, who also added it in Special:Diff/1211775813. —⁠andrybak (talk) 19:03, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Best would be a bit of rearranging using a raster graphics editor. Chiswick Chap (talk) 04:07, 18 August 2024 (UTC)
Well since nobody seems to be trampling everyone to death rushing to fix the image, I've fixed it myself. Chiswick Chap (talk) 13:56, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

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Young male cattle are called bull calves, once they are castrated they are called steers for the first 12 months then they are bullocks or oxen. 58.179.75.144 (talk) 20:36, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Not done: leaving aside that Misplaced Pages isn't a dictionary, we can't insert text without citing a reliable source; nor is it obvious where this might go in the article.
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