beef cattle

noun

Meaning

Cattle raised specifically for the production of meat rather than for dairy products or labor.

Examples

The local farm transitioned from dairy farming to raising beef cattle because of the rising demand for high-quality steak.
Large-scale beef cattle operations often require vast amounts of land to support the herd's dietary needs.

Synonyms: livestock, herd, steer, bovine

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beef cattle

noun

Pronunciation: /biːf ˈkæt.əl/

Definition

Cattle raised specifically for the production of meat rather than for dairy products or labor.

Examples

The local farm transitioned from dairy farming to raising beef cattle because of the rising demand for high-quality steak.
Large-scale beef cattle operations often require vast amounts of land to support the herd's dietary needs.
The agricultural report highlighted a significant decline in the number of beef cattle across the state due to the recent drought.

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