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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 genus …

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

    5 days ago · 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 large …

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

    May 27, 2024 · Cows are animals that are found all over the world. They were domesticated by humans over 10,000 years ago for work, dairy, meat, and more. However, scientists are still learning much …

  4. Cows | Animal Kingdom

    The domestic cow, scientifically known as Bos taurus, is one of the most important and widely distributed livestock animals. They have a large, sturdy body, with females (cows) generally being …

  5. Cattle - New World Encyclopedia

    Cattle (commonly called cows), are among humankind's most important domesticated animals. They are even-toed ungulates or hoofed mammals, of the species Bos taurus of the family Bovidae, or bovids. …

  6. Nine Things You Didn't Know About Cows - farmsanctuary.org

    Nov 25, 2025 · Cows are social, intelligent, and sensitive beings, yet the food system mistreats them by the millions every year.

  7. Cow - Agriculture Dictionary

    Nov 6, 2025 · A cow is a mature female bovine animal, specifically of the species Bos taurus, raised and managed in agricultural settings primarily for milk production, breeding, or meat consumption.

  8. 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.

  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.

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

    The amount and type of feed that a single cow, calf or bull is fed depends on how much he or she weighs, how old he or she is, how much milk a cow gives and where she is in her gestation cycle. …