Cattle - Wikipedia
WEBCattle (Bos taurus) are large, domesticated, bovid ungulates widely kept as livestock. They are prominent modern members of the subfamily Bovinae and the most widespread species of the genus Bos. Mature female cattle are called cows and mature male cattle are bulls.
Cattle - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBCattle is a word for certain mammals that belong to the genus Bos. Cattle may be cows, bulls, oxen, or calves. Cattle are the most common type of large domesticated hoofed animals. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae .
Beef cattle - Wikipedia
WEBBeef cattle are cattle raised for meat production (as distinguished from dairy cattle, used for milk production). The meat of mature or almost mature cattle is mostly known as beef . In beef production there are three main stages: cow-calf operations , backgrounding , and feedlot operations.
List of cattle breeds - Wikipedia
WEBOver 1000 breeds of cattle are recognized worldwide, some of which adapted to the local climate, others which were bred by humans for specialized uses. Cattle breeds fall into two main types, which are regarded as either two closely …
Cattle | Description, Breeds, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Cattle, 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 …
Dairy cattle - Wikipedia
WEBDairy cattle. A Holstein cow with prominent udder and less muscle than is typical of beef breeds. Dairy cattle (also called dairy cows) are cattle bred with the ability to produce large quantities of milk, from which dairy products are made. Dairy cattle generally are of the species Bos taurus.
Cow | Description, Heifer, & Facts | Britannica
WEBcattle. sanctity of the cow. ox. female. cow, in common parlance, a domestic bovine, regardless of sex and age, usually of the species Bos taurus. In precise usage, the name is given to mature females of several large mammals, including cattle ( bovines ), moose, elephants, sea lions, and whales.
Cattle feeding - Wikipedia
WEBCattle feeding - Wikipedia. Contents. hide. (Top) Types of feeding. Types of cattle feeds. Effects of feed on health. Effects of feed on product. Environmental concerns. Country-specific. See also. References. Cattle feeding. There are different systems of feeding cattle in animal husbandry.
Highland cattle - Wikipedia
WEBCattle. Bos (primigenius) taurus. The Highland ( Scottish Gaelic: Bò Ghàidhealach; Scots: Heilan coo) is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Western Islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, able to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Cattle - New World Encyclopedia
WEBnavigation search. Previous (Cathode ray tube) Next (Catullus) Cattle (commonly called cows ), are among humankind's most important domesticated animals. They are even-toed ungulates or hoofed mammals, of the species Bos taurus of the family Bovidae, or bovids.
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