Russian cows get VR headsets 'to reduce anxiety'

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>A Russian farm has given its dairy cows virtual reality headsets in a bid to reduce their anxiety.

>The herd donned VR systems adapted for the "structural features of cow heads"and were shown a "unique summer field simulation program".

>Moscow's Ministry of Agriculture and Food cited research which they say has shown a link between a cow's emotional experience and its milk yield.

>Initial tests reportedly boosted "the overall emotional mood of the herd".

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