Cattle

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Cattle

Cattle (/ˈkætəl/), also known as cows and historically as oxen, are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae, which is part of the family Bovidae. This family also includes gazelles, buffalo, sheep, goats, antelope, and other similar ruminant animals.

Etymology

The word "cattle" comes from the Old French catel, which meant all kinds of movable personal property, including livestock, which was differentiated from immovable real estate ("real property"). In older English sources such as the King James Version of the Bible, "cattle" refers to livestock, as opposed to "deer" which refers to wildlife. "Wild cattle" may refer to feral cattle or to "undomesticated" species of the genus Bos.

Related Terms

  • Bovine: Pertaining to cattle.
  • Bull: A mature male cattle.
  • Cow: A mature female cattle.
  • Calf: A young cattle.
  • Steer: A castrated male cattle.
  • Heifer: A young female cattle that has not yet had a calf.
  • Ox: A working cattle, usually a castrated male.
  • Dairy Cattle: Cattle bred for the ability to produce large quantities of milk, from which dairy products are made.
  • Beef Cattle: Cattle raised for meat production (beef).

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