Pigs In Space -- Almost. But, It's Kows Over Kazakhstan -- North Dakota, USA

I first blogged about this back in February, 2011. With pictures.

I guess the flights are starting up again.

Hundreds of North Dakota cows bred to withstand brutal cold are being shipped in jumbo jets from Fargo to Kazakhstan to help build the nation's beef industry.

Data points:

• 2nd year of a 10-year agreement
• Flown on Korean Air Lines (which begs the question; "Can't Americans fly their own airlines?" Answer: liabilty insurance too high)
• North Dakota cattle bred to withstand harsh Kazakhstan winters
• 2,600 pregnant cows and heifers shiopped last year; about the same are slated this year
• Weekly flights; 200 cows/flight
• Frequent flyer miles? Nope, a single one-way flight.