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| - The common cow (Bos primigenius) was a widespread domesticated farm animal by the advent of Third World War, and had held such a position for over a hundred years prior. Cows were typically farmed for their milk and their meat, though some were occasionally domesticated for entertainment purposes, such as rodeo breeding and vacation "dude" ranches. Cows could be found all over America, but were mostly seen in the outer states of the main North American continent, usually in locations with standard seasonal changes. The Soviet invasion of North America was a devastating blow to farming in general, including cow farms. Many farmers were forced to flee from the oncoming assault and leave their cattle behind in the process; unmanned farms brimming with helpless, quietly grazing cattle were a common sight during the homeland battles of the war. Usually the animals were ignored by both sides of the conflict, but often the farm buildings themselves would be garrisoned by foot soldiers and subsequently destroyed in combat, killing the hapless bovines within. Sometimes, during the slow hours between battles, soldiers on both sides would simply grow bored and open fire on the dim witted creatures to pass the time. Finally, during the Psychic Dominator disaster, Yuri clones would sometimes amuse themselves by mind controlling cows and forcing them to do ridiculous things, sometimes resulting in their death. Whatever the various causes, the damage to the meat and milk market of America was devastating, and after the war had ended it took many years to fully recover.
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