What is another word for beef cattle?
Pronunciation: [bˈiːf kˈatə͡l] (IPA) 
Beef cattle are domesticated animals primarily raised for meat production. There are numerous synonyms for the term beef cattle, such as beef cow, steer, heifer, and bull. The term steer specifically refers to male cattle that have been neutered, while heifers are female cattle that have not yet given birth to a calf. Bulls are male cattle used for breeding, and cows are mature female cattle that have given birth to one or more calves. Other terms that can be used interchangeably with beef cattle include bullock, yearling, veal, and ox. Regardless of the term used, beef cattle play a significant role in the food industry, providing meat for human consumption around the world.
