ORANGEVILLE - Blosom, a Holstein that Guinness World Records recently named the world's tallest cow at just under 6 feet, 4 inches died last month at the age of 13 on her home farm.
Patty Hanson, the cow's owner, had Blosom euthanized May 26 after Hanson and others couldn't get the cow to stand, Hanson wrote in a post on Blosom's Facebook page.
Hanson wrote that she does not know precisely what ailed Blosom. Hanson found Blosom with one of the her hind legs in an awkward position. In a driving rain, Hanson and two veterinarians tried to use a hip lift to get the 1-ton cow back on her feet, but to no avail. Blosom appeared to have damaged a hip ligament when she slipped in the mud while trying to lay down.
Blosom was buried in her favorite pasture, facing east so she can watch over the farm, Hanson wrote.
The farm includes Memory Lane Crafting Retreat, where groups of people come to scrapbook, quilt, make jewelry and enjoy other activities. Blosom's Facebook page, which has more than 2,700 likes and which Hanson wrote she plans to maintain as a tribute to the cow, describes the cow as an ambassador and greeter for the farm.
Laurie Smith, writing on behalf of her Hudson Bizzy Bee Scrappers group, said on Blosom's page that the group plans to start a memorial fund. Hanson dreams of having a weather-resistant, life-size photo of Blosom mounted to the side of a farm building, Smith wrote, so visitors can see just how tall she was.
The fund could also help pay for a stately gravesite for Blosom, or to update signage at the retreat and farm so that Blosom can continue to greet all comers.
In 2014, Guinness officials measured Blosom for the record book. A number of people were involved in the effort, including witnesses, veterinarians and photographers who traveled from London. Blosom will be featured in the 2016 edition of the book.
Patty Hanson, the cow's owner, had Blosom euthanized May 26 after Hanson and others couldn't get the cow to stand, Hanson wrote in a post on Blosom's Facebook page.
Hanson wrote that she does not know precisely what ailed Blosom. Hanson found Blosom with one of the her hind legs in an awkward position. In a driving rain, Hanson and two veterinarians tried to use a hip lift to get the 1-ton cow back on her feet, but to no avail. Blosom appeared to have damaged a hip ligament when she slipped in the mud while trying to lay down.
Blosom was buried in her favorite pasture, facing east so she can watch over the farm, Hanson wrote.
The farm includes Memory Lane Crafting Retreat, where groups of people come to scrapbook, quilt, make jewelry and enjoy other activities. Blosom's Facebook page, which has more than 2,700 likes and which Hanson wrote she plans to maintain as a tribute to the cow, describes the cow as an ambassador and greeter for the farm.
Laurie Smith, writing on behalf of her Hudson Bizzy Bee Scrappers group, said on Blosom's page that the group plans to start a memorial fund. Hanson dreams of having a weather-resistant, life-size photo of Blosom mounted to the side of a farm building, Smith wrote, so visitors can see just how tall she was.
The fund could also help pay for a stately gravesite for Blosom, or to update signage at the retreat and farm so that Blosom can continue to greet all comers.
In 2014, Guinness officials measured Blosom for the record book. A number of people were involved in the effort, including witnesses, veterinarians and photographers who traveled from London. Blosom will be featured in the 2016 edition of the book.