dairy cattle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dairy cattle
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Scientists are sounding alarms about a genetic mutation that was recently identified in four dairy cow herds, nearly one year after H5N1 bird flu was first reported in Texas dairy cattle.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025
At that time, there had only been four human cases reported, and the infection was believed to be restricted to dairy cattle in 14 states.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025
“Avian influenza was first detected in dairy cattle in March 2024 and has led to reduced milk production.”
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025
All year, I’ve been keeping tabs on the H5N1 avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle and birds in the United States.
From Slate • Dec. 31, 2024
The enormous distended udders of dairy cattle are the result of a human interest in milk and cheese.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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