The 350 cows at Worthy Farm are some of the most fertile in Britain: on average of five out of 10 cows at Glastonbury give birth following insemination, compared to the national figure of four out of 10. Not only is the conception rate of the horny herd above average, but the interval between each calving is also shorter for the Glasto cows. Could it be the moo-sic of the night? Speaking to Simon White on BBC Somerset Sound, local vet Peter Edmondson explained: "The success of the Worthy Farm herd is down to good management, good feeding, and happy, comfortable cows."  | | Jake from the Scissor Sisters on stage at Glasto |
However, with the Block Rockin' Beats of The Chemical Brothers, Darts of Pleasure from Franz Ferdinand, and Oasis advising Don't look Back in Anger, the Glasto cows can't fail to get in the moo-ood for love. Peter said: "Cows are creatures of habit. They like peace, quiet and calmness, and I think the music at the festival helps them to relax. "Even though they have loud music played at them for three days of the year, it's not like listening to the radio, as they have choice. They can go to different parts of the yard and listen to different songs." Moo-ove Closer on the Udder Stage Throughout the festival, the cows are confined to sheds for several weeks – a perfect setting for the cavorting cattle, it seems. "They all sleep on mattresses, which are nice rubber ones," Peter said. "They have three to four inches of foam underneath, as well as straw on the top. Their beds are probably more comfortable than the beds in people's tents! You can listen to the full interview with Peter Edmondson by clicking on the link at the top of this page. You can also listen to some moo-sic clips that we've put together to inspire Glasto's bovine boppers! | 
