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
That’s bad news for his company, Clovergrass Produce, and its crop of soybeans, cucumbers, peanuts and corn plus his herd of beef cattle.
From Salon ● May 15, 2026
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
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
There were beef cattle and dairy cows, horses, pigs, goats, and lambs.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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