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The sound of mooing and a pressure washer could be heard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

They were docile animals, thanks perhaps to the cow DNA, which also explains the mooing and the subtle patchy fur patterns.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2023

Residents in Glasgow housing estates could soon be hearing the sound of mooing cows and clucking hens outside their homes.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2022

A pilot program with more monitoring is now the industry standard, with electronic tags on every mooing export’s ear to track deaths and slaughterhouse practices.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022

Most of the narrators had joined the circle around George, as had a few of the barnyard animals, who were supposed to be clucking and mooing onstage.

From "George" by Alex Gino