How Things Really Work on Instagram: "This actually happens more often than people think — and it’s one of the few times modern police departments still rely on old-school livestock skills. When cattle get loose on highways, standard police vehicles are often useless. A full-grown cow can weigh 1,200–1,600 pounds, run up to 25 mph, and react unpredictably to sirens, lights, and loud engines. Chasing one with cruisers usually makes the situation more dangerous, not safer. That’s why authorities s