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Good Question: What Are Those Strange Striped Cows In Napa?

NAPA (CBS 5) – If you drive along Highway 29 in Napa, you'll see some animals that look like Oreo cookies. Alessa Adamo of Pacifica asked this Good Question: What are those strange striped cows grazing on hillsides in Napa?

ANSWER: According to Aileen Tarap of Stewart Ranch, the cows are called "Belted Galloways," The cows have two layers of hair to stand in extreme cold and a white "belt" in their coat. Tarap said they are excellent beef cattle.

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