Elsie The Cow

During our ride, I saw several Elsie the Cow trucks. I have not thought about this cow that represents the Borden Dairy Company in years. As you know, this trip was a Coastal or Southern ride. I decided to look it up and I found out that according to Wikipedia,

“The Elsie logo has been used by the company since

1936. She was created in the 1930s to symbolized the

“Perfect dairy Product”

Elsie has calves and a husband.”

Jim informed me that her husband is Elmer the Bull.

“Elmer the Bull was later lent to Borden’s Chemical division

as the mascot for Elmer’s Glue.

The first calf was born in 1948 and then twins in 1957.

Elsie has honorary Doctor’s degrees and was named Queen of Dairy.

She has additional honoraries and the family was

Featured in theme parks and other family recreation

events.”