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The research team looked at a herd of dozen cows in Australia and was able to gather 333 samples of cow vocalizations and analyzed them using acoustic analysis programs.
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"Positive" noises Vs. "Negative" Noises:
The recordings included "positive" noises the cows made during "positive" contexts like right before meals as well as "negative" situations, such as denied feed access and during physical and visual isolation from the rest of the herd", a statement from the university explains.
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The conclusion of the research is that farmers should integrate the knowledge of individual cow voices into their daily farming practices.
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