<p>The world's tallest cow ever who stood at over 6 feet 2 inches has died in the US after sustaining an irreparable leg injury, Guinness World Records has said.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Blosom stood at a staggering 74.8 inches and was first recognised as the tallest cow living after Guinness World Records visited Blosom and her owner in Orangeville, Illinois, earlier this year.<br /><br />The 13-year-old female Holstein passed away last month after sustaining an irreparable leg injury.<br /><br />Following further research, Guinness World Records has confirmed that Blosom is now recognised as the title holder for Tallest Cow ever.<br /><br />The previous record holder for the tallest cow ever was Mount Katahdin, a Holstein-Durham cross who, from 1906-1910, stood at nearly 6 feet 2 inches to the shoulder and had a girth measuring 13 feet.<br /><br />On learning about Blosom's latest record her owner Patty Meads-Hanson said, "The funny thing about Blosom was how unaffected she was by all the attention that seemed to surround her."<br /><br />"As long as she had her oats, and daily chin rubs and ear scratches, life was good," Meads-Hanson said.<br /><br />"We hold our tallest animals at Guinness World Records in an extremely high regard due to their uniqueness and rarity in finding," said Guinness World Records Editor-in Chief, Craig Glenday.<br /><br />"We were devastated when we heard the news of Blosom's death as she was such a friendly and gorgeous animal and her owner equally as wonderful and took such great care of her," said Glenday.</p>
<p>The world's tallest cow ever who stood at over 6 feet 2 inches has died in the US after sustaining an irreparable leg injury, Guinness World Records has said.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Blosom stood at a staggering 74.8 inches and was first recognised as the tallest cow living after Guinness World Records visited Blosom and her owner in Orangeville, Illinois, earlier this year.<br /><br />The 13-year-old female Holstein passed away last month after sustaining an irreparable leg injury.<br /><br />Following further research, Guinness World Records has confirmed that Blosom is now recognised as the title holder for Tallest Cow ever.<br /><br />The previous record holder for the tallest cow ever was Mount Katahdin, a Holstein-Durham cross who, from 1906-1910, stood at nearly 6 feet 2 inches to the shoulder and had a girth measuring 13 feet.<br /><br />On learning about Blosom's latest record her owner Patty Meads-Hanson said, "The funny thing about Blosom was how unaffected she was by all the attention that seemed to surround her."<br /><br />"As long as she had her oats, and daily chin rubs and ear scratches, life was good," Meads-Hanson said.<br /><br />"We hold our tallest animals at Guinness World Records in an extremely high regard due to their uniqueness and rarity in finding," said Guinness World Records Editor-in Chief, Craig Glenday.<br /><br />"We were devastated when we heard the news of Blosom's death as she was such a friendly and gorgeous animal and her owner equally as wonderful and took such great care of her," said Glenday.</p>