Most people completely misunderstand cows. Especially when someone’s never been around one, they think this animal is dumb and useless. But the truth is that cows are social creatures, they’re smart, and a lot of them show affection.
Hating to be cooped up
Across the country, this past winter has been brutal. Not only has it kept humans inside their homes but also cows in barns. Like people, animals become stressed when they can’t get outdoors for long periods.
Life on a farm
A lot of work goes into raising cattle. After all, they eat a lot and there’s always manure to clean up. But at one farm, the owner and his workers don’t mind at all because they love what they do and the cows they raise.
Viral video
A video uploaded on social media has already been viewed more than 445,000 times. People can’t get enough of it. And the content, well, it’s about cows that get to go outdoors to enjoy a lush pasture of grass for the first time this year.
The countdown begins
At the beginning of the video, you see Tom standing in a field with a cattle chute in the background. Then, you hear him begin to count backward … 3, 2, 1. Initially, you have no idea what’s about to happen but when it does, you’ll find yourself smiling.
A brief interruption
The man in the video, Tom Pemberton, takes viewers on a mini-tour of his property. He discusses what it takes to maintain the place. And then he shares that he and others are getting ready to tear down an old shed and replace it with a new one.
His passion
Tom continues expressing how much he loves to raise cattle. He says that with all the rain, snow, and mud, getting them outside was difficult. But he’s excited to introduce them to fresh grass, which in turn, means healthier and leaner meat.
Then he reaches zero
Back to the countdown, as soon as Tom gets to zero, the fun starts. The gate that kept the cows secure now opens. Within seconds, they all come out, eagerly heading toward the green pasture of fresh, sweet grass.
Like a bolt of lightning
As soon as the cows see what’s ahead, many of them take off running toward the grass. They’re excited and ready to have fun after a long, hard winter. These cows remind you of little kids going outside to play.
A new year
Finally, these cows are where they want to be. For the first time this year, they could run, play, and of course, grazing. What a beautiful sight.
Worth all the hard work
Tom feels great knowing that his cows are happy. Although he dedicates a tremendous amount of labor and time to do what he does, he wouldn’t change it for the world. Getting to see these incredible animals cut loose is priceless.
Regardless if you like cows or not, there’s something liberating about this video. It’s also sweet to watch the animals as they feel free for the first time in months.
You can learn more about what Tom does and see the cows head out to pasture by watching the video below.
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Source: Tom Pemberton Farm Life, BuzzFeed
