Bovine

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Bovine

Bovine (/ˈboʊvaɪn/; from Latin bos, "ox"), refers to any animal of the genus Bos, which includes cows, bulls, and other cattle. Bovine can also be used as a general term for any ruminant that is domesticated for milk or meat production, such as buffalo and bison.

Etymology

The term "bovine" comes from the Latin word bos, meaning "ox". It was first used in English in the early 19th century.

Related Terms

  • Bos: A genus of large, domesticated ruminants, including cows and bulls.
  • Ruminant: A type of mammal that digests plant-based food by fermenting it in a specialized stomach prior to digestion.
  • Cattle: Domesticated bovine animals as a group, regardless of sex or age.
  • Buffalo: Large bovine animals, typically associated with the African or Asian species.
  • Bison: A species of bovine native to North America and Europe.

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