Cattle : Definition, Meaning, Description &Breeding

Introduction  Cattle defined as domesticated quadrupeds held as property or raised for use specifically : bovine animals on a farm or ranch Cattle are raised to produce beef, veal, and dairy products Cattle (Bos indicus and B. taurus) are the most common and widespread species of large ruminant livestock and are raised primarily to produce milk, meat and hides and to provide draft power. A breed is a race or variety related by descent and similarity in certain distinguishable characteristics. More than 250 breeds of cattle are recognized throughout the World.  In Africa there are…