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  1. Cattle - Wikipedia

    Cattle (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 …

  2. Cow | Description, Heifer, & Facts | Britannica

    Apr 25, 2025 · 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 …

  3. Cow Animal Facts - Bos Taurus - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · “…roughly one cow for every seven humans on earth…” Cows are animals that are found all over the world. They were domesticated by humans over 10,000 years ago for …

  4. Cow - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

    Everything you should know about the Cow. The Cow is a hooved mammal used for various human purposes, including for their milk, meat, and as draft animals.

  5. Cow | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

    There are three types of cattle: Dual-purpose cattle are breeds selected for both meat and milk production. They include the Milking Shorthorn, Red Dane, Red Polled, Dexter and Pinzgauer. …

  6. Cows - Information & Facts on Cows,Bulls & Calves - Animal Corner

    Today, cows are domesticated ungulates (hoofed animals with two toes on each hoof) that we see very often chewing the grass in farmers fields as we walk or drive through the countryside. …

  7. Cow, Steer, or Heifer? What’s the Big Difference?

    Jun 1, 2023 · A cow is a female domesticated bovine that has given birth to one or more calves in their lives while heifers are young female domesticated bovine that are no longer considered …

  8. Types of Cows: 20 Different Cow Breeds You Should Know

    Dec 16, 2023 · There are well over 70 different breeds out there, so it’s not exactly as simple as choosing the best one that everyone loves to raise. So, in this article we decided to bring you a …

  9. Cow Facts: Traits, History, and Global Importance

    The cow (Bos primigenius taurus) is one of the most important domesticated animals in the world. It is raised in many countries for valuable natural resources such as milk, meat, and leather. In …

  10. Cattle facts | Mammals - BBC Earth

    Mar 31, 2025 · India is the country with the largest number of milk-producing cows on the planet at over 61 million in 2023. 3 Depending on the breed, cows drink an average of 50-100 litres of …

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