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I've had these around since I was a kid but just recently realized what it's used for.

What do you think it is and what is it used for?

*edit. got it. It's a magnet that's forced down a cow's throat so that if they eat metal debris then the magnet keeps it in their stomach.

I've had these around since I was a kid but just recently realized what it's used for. What do you think it is and what is it used for? *edit. @Lurker17 got it. It's a magnet that's forced down a cow's throat so that if they eat metal debris then the magnet keeps it in their stomach.

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[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

It's also just to keep the metal in place long enough for the cow to reach the age of slaughter. A few cents(then) to protect a food investment. They aren't pets. Hence where this was posted.

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The trick intrigued me when I first heard about it as a kid. We had friends with a small farm and a couple beef critters. Thanks for posting, now I've seen one!

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

You're welcome mate. I can't but maybe can give you a cowpill badge for getting it right. :)

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Lol! Just what I needed. More cowpill.