When Fred Balawender bought a steer for only $10, he had no idea how big he’d get — both literally and figuratively. He could always tell that Tommy was large for his age, but by the time he was around 5 years old, it was clear that this cow was special. He just kept growing and now, at 13 years old, Tommy is 6 feet and 1 inch tall and 3,000 pounds.
Personality wise, Tommy is the definition of a gentle giant. He’s always been a calm and kind creature, including towards children who love to visit him.He had already made a name for himself locally, but now Tommy can officially say he’s a record-breaking steer — according to Guinness World Records, he’s the largest living steed! I have a feeling he plans on celebrating this impressive feat with lots and lots of yummy food.
