Udder-tampering/doping scandal hits Australian cows

[emad]

BBC News snip:

One of Australia's largest agricultural shows has been engulfed in scandal after four people were disqualified for "udder-tampering".
Two cattle owners and two groomers were excluded from the Royal Queensland Show for injecting an unknown substance into their cows' udders to make them larger.

In Australia's competitive agricultural shows, dairy cows are judged on the size and shape of their udders, as well as their general appearance.

The scandal came to light on Sunday night, when security guards at the show observed a "suspicious act" being performed on the udders of a cow due to be exhibited the following morning, according to the Royal National Association (RNA).

"It's beyond my comprehension that anyone would do this, but it's to enhance the performance, to make the udders bigger and more beautiful, and that's a plus in the judging criteria," said RNA president Vivian Edwards.

More:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/3551292.stm

Just another form of mad cow disease??? Or business opportunity for the silicone implant industry?

[MissMillie]

1. I'm udderly shocked!

and apparently so were the cows.

(I can't believe this is my 4,000th post.)

[emad]

2. Gratulationissimos! 4,000! Wish you many more!

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