How does a cow scratch an itch on its back? An Austrian cow named Veronika has a solution that could change how we view livestock. For the past decade, Veronika has been observed by her owner ...

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Austrian researchers say they've found the first known example of tool use by cattle, courtesy of a Swiss-Brown cow named Veronika. Scientists have documented a lot of animals that use tools, like ...

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A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows, researchers say. By Emily Anthes For a cow, Veronika has had what might ...

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This cow’s name is Veronika. She has turned 13 years old this year. She lives on an organic farm in Austria. The farm’s owner, Mr. Wiegele, raises Veronika not as livestock but as a companion animal.

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Research identifies how stem-cell filled structures known as rete ridges form — plus, the open-source AI tool that performs ...