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Bos taurus, or cattle, are big, domesticated animals with cloven hooves.

They are the most prevalent


species of the genus Bos and a major contemporary member of the subfamily Bovinae. Adult males
and females are referred to as bulls and cows, respectively.

Cattle are frequently bred as livestock for their skins, which are used to create leather, for milk, and
for meat (beef or veal; see beef cattle). They serve as both draught and riding animals (oxen or
bullocks, which pull carts, ploughs and other implements). Cattle dung is another byproduct that
may be converted into manure or fuel. Some places, including sections of India, place a strong
religious emphasis on livestock. cattle, primarily of tiny breeds like the

Bos taurus, or cattle, are big, domesticated animals with cloven hooves. They are the most prevalent
species of the genus Bos and a major contemporary member of the subfamily Bovinae. Adult males
and females are referred to as bulls and cows, respectively.

Cattle are frequently bred as livestock for their skins, which are used to create leather, for milk, and
for meat (beef or veal; see beef cattle). They serve as both draught and riding animals (oxen or
bullocks, which pull carts, ploughs and other implements). Cattle dung is another byproduct that
may be converted into manure or fuel. Some places, including sections of India, place a strong
religious emphasis on livestock. cattle, primarily of tiny breeds like the

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