Gigantic Cow Whose Immense 6’4″ Height and 3,000 Pound Weight Saved Him From the Slaughterhouse

A rather reserved but towering Holstein Friesian named Knickers holds the unofficial record for tallest cow (technically he’s a steer) in Australia. Standing at 194cm (6’36”), The appropriately named Knickers stands watch over regular sized steer at a farm in Myalup, Western Australia . In an interview with Perth Now, farmer Geoff Pearson stated that it was Knickers’ incredible size that saved his life.

It was too heavy. I wouldn’t be able to put it through a processing facility ..So I think it will just live happily ever after.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.