About cow tipping- I was adamant in my belief that there ain't no such critter and then I suddenly remembered one time when I gave a cow a hearty shove with my shoulder just about where the hindquarters connect with the torso. To my amazement she almost fell down. So yes, I suppose there is such a thing as tipping a cow. But trust me- they needn't be asleep. They only need to be standing. And off guard.Ebbie