beef cattle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of beef cattle
An Americanism dating back to 1750–60
Example Sentences
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The beef industry is already under pressure: Earlier this year, the U.S. beef cattle herd reached a 75-year low.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
America’s beef cattle are typically raised on ranches where they graze on open pastures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
As a result, the U.S. beef cattle inventory shrank to its lowest level since 1962, a problem that restricts beef supplies for years.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2026
Johnny Tuft, a fourth generation farmer from Ballinderry in County Antrim, farms a mixed farm with beef cattle, sheep, arable and poultry units and is often exposed to dust particles.
From BBC ● May 15, 2025
Like all beef cattle, 534 is the product of artificial insemination.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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