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- Dictionarycattle/ˈkatl/
plural
- 1. large ruminant animals with horns and cloven hoofs, domesticated for meat or milk, or as beasts of burden; cows and oxen.
- 2. animals of a group related to domestic cattle, including yak, bison, and buffaloes.
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Cattle are large, domesticated, bovid ungulates widely kept as livestock for meat, dairy, leather, and draft. They have a complex digestive system that allows them to process plant material rich in cellulose, and they are divided into over 1,000 breeds.
5 days ago · Cattle are domesticated bovine farm animals that are raised for their meat, milk, or hides or for draft purposes. The animals most often included under the term are the Western or European domesticated cattle as well as the Indian and African domesticated cattle.
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- Cattle are domesticated bovine farm animals raised for their meat, milk, or hides or for draft purposes.
- Animals included under the term cattle are the Western or European domesticated cattle and the Indian and African domesticated cattle. Other bovids...
- All modern domestic cattle belong to the species Bos taurus (European breeds such as Shorthorn and Jersey) or Bos indicus (Zebu breeds such as Brah...
Learn the meaning of cattle, a group of animals that includes cows, buffalo, and bison, and how to use it in sentences. Find out the pronunciation, translations and related words of cattle in English.
Learn about cow, a domestic bovine of the species Bos taurus, and its natural history, adaptations, and economic uses. Find out how cows are related to other ruminants, such as moose, elephants, and whales, and how they differ from chickens.
- Angus. Black Angus cattle, also called Aberdeen Angus, are the most popular breed in the U.S., and thanks to some excellent marketing, their meat is in demand, which means these cattle -- and crossbreds with mostly black markings -- often bring a premium at the sale barn.
- Belted Galloway. Commonly called "Oreo cattle" because of their black color (possibly brown or red) with a white stripe through their middles, this breed started in Scotland as a solid-color cow, but got their belts through the introduction of Dutch Belted blood.
- Brahman. Brahman cattle come from India, and are the most common cattle breed in the world. Over the centuries, Brahmans have developed resistance to pests, parasites, and diseases, and the ability to survive inadequate food and harsh weather.
- Charolais. The light-colored Charolais originated in France, where it was used for meat, milk, and drafting. The animals' large size and sturdy frame gave them the power to work in fields and pull wagons.
Learn about the Cow, a large herbivorous mammal that is domesticated by humans for meat, milk, and labor. Find out about different breeds, habitats, behaviors, and cultural significance of cattle.
Learn about cattle, the domesticated mammals that belong to the genus Bos and are used for milk, meat, and other purposes. Find out their biology, vocabulary, history, and distribution around the world.
