We all know toothy cows are terribly dangerous, and if we recall our histories well, we'll remember that they once gave a regiment of Fangs great trouble. However, that incident involved a herd of cows and a pack or more of horned hounds! And the Fangs in question had furthermore been harried by preceding troubles before the wild creatures struck.
What I'm wondering is this: if a lone soldier were in the forest and came upon a toothy cow, how much of a chance would they have of coming out alive, and might the soldier have a chance at slaying the beast and hauling away the meat?
Would the answer change if the cow were distracted when the soldier engaged it in combat?
Some initial thoughts:
The event with the Fangs would suggest that tppthy cows could solo an entire squadron. However, we have at least two other incidents that might suggest otherwise:
Maraly Weaver is know to have hubted and slain a cow. However, she may've had help. It's unclear.
Oood tamed a toothy cow once. Granted, he was a troll.