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When the cow comes into contact with the fence, it becomes an electric ground which sends an electric current into the cow, through the cow, and into the ground. The pain experienced from the shock is due to the current that flows through the cow.

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Q: Why does a cow that touches an electric fence experience a mild shock?
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