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That depends on the cow. Hedgebrook Farm has had some cows live to be 14 to 16 years old, but this is unusual. In a high-stress dairy with a large herd, the cows may live 4-5 years. But Hedgebrook Farm is a small, low-stress dairy farm where the cow are humanely and lovingly cared for. Best guess is somewhere in between.
