average life span of a cow
Cows with 120+ answers. Depends on the type or class. Modern dairy cattle have an average lifespan between 5 to 6 years. Cattle raised for beef have a lifespan between 12 to 24 months. Beef cattle for breeding have an average lifespan of around 8 to 12 years. Cattle have been known to live over twice as long as what's considered average, depending on breed, productivity (usually), health status, temperament, and/or how much of an emotional value they hold for the producer or owner.