cattle – 4-H Learning Network

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

What are cattle?

Cattle grazing on pasture grass
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The word cattle refers to more than one cow. Cattle are large animals that are raised for their meat and their milk. Cattle that are raised for their meat are called …

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

What are dairy cattle?

Holstein dairy cow in pasture
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Dairy cattle are livestock that are bred and raised for their milk. Dairy cattle are raised on dairy farms. The milk collected from the female cow is used to make …

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

What are beef cattle?

Brahman Beef Cattle grazing in pasture
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Beef cattle are livestock that are raised for their meat. The meat taken from the cow is called beef. Therefore, cattle that are raised for their meat are called beef …