That's Farming compiled a list of 16 different things "you should know" about this delicious-sounding animal. It would behoove you to know that these cud-munchers are also known as Belted Galloway cattle. But don't worry, their name doesn't mean they go the way of the gallows — unless you eat them. Rather, these moo machines hail from western Scotland, which is home to a place called Galloway. But then why are they called Oreos, and why don't they wear belts? What gives? Milk. The cows give milk and "are often used as dairy cows due to their docile nature and compliance with the process."
Belted Galloways are also called Oreo cows "due to their peculiar resemblance to the popular treat!" That's Farming was right; you should know that. An adult Oreo bull weighs about 1873.9 pounds (850 kilograms) but can tip the scales at 2,200 pounds (1,000 kilograms). Holy cow, that's a lot of hamburgers. But for a time there weren't a lot of cows because they had to be killed during an epidemic of foot and mouth disease. Luckily the bovines rebounded because the Oreo cow is one tough cookie.
