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bulls and cows from Canada, which he tried to keep alive in air-conditioned facilities. Nearly one-third of the
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was born. She was highly prolific, producing 113 liters of milk in one day in 1982, as well as 24,268.9 liters in a single lactation cycle that same year. Castro loved Ubre Blanca, and made sure that she was well taken care of. She had an air-conditioned stable with music and a security detail.
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471:History Will Absolve Me
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183:References
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