Jackrabbits do not physically attack or harm cows directly. Instead, the main issue with jackrabbits in relation to cattle is their impact on agriculture and ranching. Jackrabbits are known to consume large amounts of crops and vegetation, which can indirectly affect cattle by reducing available forage and damaging farmland that supports cattle grazing. In some regions like Wyoming, jackrabbits are classified as "predatory animals" not because they prey on livestock, but because they can become a significant nuisance to crops and agricultural operations when their populations surge
. There are some humorous or exaggerated claims on social media suggesting jackrabbits can "eat cows" or pose direct threats to cattle, but these are not biologically accurate. Jackrabbits are herbivores and do not attack or consume cows
. Their impact is more about competition for food resources and crop damage rather than direct aggression toward cattle. In summary, jackrabbits affect cows indirectly by damaging crops and forage that cattle rely on, but they do not physically harm or attack cows themselves.
