beef cattle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of beef cattle
An Americanism dating back to 1750–60
Example Sentences
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American dairy producers are continuing to expand the number of beef cattle they produce that are crossbred with dairy cows, but cattlemen have been reluctant thus far to grow their herds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
U.S. beef cattle inventory fell 1% over the past year to 27.6 million heads, according to a Jan. 1 estimate from the National Agricultural Statistics Services.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
It will predominantly be a livestock and agriculture farm and currently has five beef cattle and a small flock of sheep.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
Two beef cattle operations would be permitted to stay in the park and seven ranches would remain in the adjoining Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025
It had been grazed twice by beef cattle.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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