"The cows that agriculture won't allow," I think this is a reference to Heck cattle, and that reference points to larger themes of genetic manipulation and perversions of science. "There's a name/law for everything..." would be another key phrase, as would the title of the song. Heck cattle were bred around the time of the setting of the album, so it fits neatly with the historical tack. A fascinating tune.
"The cows that agriculture won't allow," I think this is a reference to Heck cattle, and that reference points to larger themes of genetic manipulation and perversions of science. "There's a name/law for everything..." would be another key phrase, as would the title of the song. Heck cattle were bred around the time of the setting of the album, so it fits neatly with the historical tack. A fascinating tune.