dairy cattle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dairy cattle
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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For instance, the H5N1 virus circulating in dairy cattle in North America is one mutation away from being able to spread easily between people.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
California is ground zero for the H5N1 bird flu virus in dairy cattle and dairy workers.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 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
As the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread in poultry flocks and dairy cattle, consumers may worry about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink.
From Salon • Dec. 5, 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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