A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows, researchers say. By Emily Anthes For a cow, Veronika has had what might ...

How does a cow scratch an itch on its back? An Austrian cow named Veronika has a solution that could change how we view livestock. For the past decade, Veronika has been observed by her owner ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Antonio J. Osuna Mascaró When it comes to using tools, Veronika the Austrian cow is outstanding in her field. The ...

Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in different ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzees Scientists have been forced to rethink the intelligence of cattle after an ...

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(CNN) — How does a cow scratch an itch on its back? An Austrian cow named Veronika has a solution that could change how we view livestock. For the past decade, Veronika has been observed by her owner ...

Research reveals a Swiss Brown cow named Veronika is the first cow ever recorded using tools, including a brush to scratch different parts of her body. A study published in Current Biology found she ...