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World’s Tallest Cow, ‘Blosom’ sets record at 6 feet, four inches

By Amber Selman, Missouri Farmer Today
Nov 6, 2014
Nov 6, 2014

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By Amber Selman, Missouri Farmer Today

ORANGEVILLE — This Illinois town is home to 850 people and the world’s tallest cow — all 6 foot, 4 inches of her.

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