Cowpuppy An unexpected friendship and a scientist's journey into the secret world of cows

Gregory Berns

Book - 2024

When Emory University neuroscientist Gregory Berns and his wife decided to venture into sustainable farming in rural Georgia, they knew that cows were a key part of a successful operation. But that was where his knowledge of cattle ended. As Berns and his small herd of three miniature zebus acclimated to each other and Berns received a crash course in being a cattleman, he turned his powers of scientific observation and innovation on his new charges. This wasn't the first time he'd studied animals through the lens of neuroscience; years earlier, Berns had applied his knowledge to man's best friend, resulting in two books and important advances in how we understand dogs' thoughts and emotions. Now it was time to see what ...he--and all of us--could discover about the interior worlds of cows. In this moving and captivating memoir, Berns weaves together his hands-on experiences with his growing herd, accessible scientific explanations of animal behavior, and evocative portraits of the animals at the center of his study: the original bull, Ricky Bobby; the two mamas, Lucy and Ethel; and their sweet and spirited calves: BB, Cricket, Princess Xena, Luna, Walker, and Texas Ranger. Whether cows are a familiar part of your experience or you're a city dweller longing for life in the country, Cowpuppy offers a deeper understanding of these complex creatures and what we humans can learn from them.

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Published
New York : Harper Horizon [2024]
Language
English
Main Author
Gregory Berns (author)
Physical Description
229 pages, 8 pages of unnumbered plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-228).
ISBN
9781400338801
  • A Note on Cattle Terminology
  • Chapter 1. Princess Xena
  • Chapter 2. Buying Tara
  • Chapter 3. The Cows Come Home
  • Chapter 4. Cow Brains
  • Chapter 5. Cowpuppy
  • Chapter 6. Grass
  • Chapter 7. Cow Love
  • Chapter 8. Dogs Versus Cows
  • Chapter 9. Through a Cow's Eyes
  • Chapter 10. Personal Space
  • Chapter 11. Whistle Training
  • Chapter 12. Stockmanship
  • Chapter 13. Cow Cam
  • Chapter 14. Ricky Bobby Holds a Grudge
  • Chapter 15. Too Many Cows
  • Chapter 16. Playtime
  • Chapter 17. Mirror, Mirror
  • Chapter 18. What Does the Cow Say?
  • Chapter 19. Cow Culture
  • Chapter 20. Pasture Ornaments
  • Appendix A. A Brief History of the Cow
  • Appendix B. Cow Experience Briefing
  • Glossary
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes
  • About the Author