beef cattle

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. cattle, as Hereford, raised for their edible meat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of beef cattle¹

An Americanism dating back to 1750–60

Example Sentences

The number of beef cattle farmers and ranchers in the US has dwindled steadily since 1980, reducing domestic supplies and driving up prices, as demand remains high.

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The cows grow more slowly - typically taking three years to reach a full weight before they are slaughtered, compared with just 15 months for conventional beef cattle.

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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.

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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.

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This is the first study to test seaweed on grazing beef cattle in the world.

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