What is another word for cattle?
Pronunciation: [kˈatə͡l] (IPA) 
Cattle are often referred to as bovines, which is a synonym for the word. Other synonyms for the word cattle include cows, bulls, heifers, steers, oxen, and beef. Each of these synonyms has its own unique connotation or use case. For example, cows are typically female cattle that have given birth to a calf, and heifers are female cattle that have not yet given birth. Bulls are typically male cattle used for breeding, while steers are castrated male cattle raised for beef. Oxen are trained cattle used for plowing fields or pulling carts. Regardless of the synonym used, cattle are important animals in the agriculture industry, providing meat, milk, and other dairy products important for human consumption.
