| alfalfa |
a plant with purple flowers that is grown as food for cattle and horses. Alfalfa is a member of the legume family of plants. |
| Amazon |
When we talk about "the Amazon," we are talking about the Amazon River in South America, or the land region around the Amazon River. The Amazon is one of the longest rivers in the world. It flows across the upper part of South America. The region around the Amazon River is mainly rainforest, but parts of it have been cleared for raising cattle or farming. |
| anthrax |
an infectious, often fatal disease. Anthrax usually infects sheep or cattle, but can infect humans as well. |
| Argentina |
Argentina is a country in South America. Some of its neighbors are Chile and Uruguay. Most of Argentina has a climate that is good for growing crops and raising cattle. The southern part of Argentina is very cold, though. This part of Argentina is not far from Antarctica, and it is home to seals, sea lions, and penguins. |
| bison |
a very large mammal with a large head, humped shoulders, and short curved horns. Bison used to roam the plains of North America in large herds, but they were hunted until they were almost extinct. North American bison are also called buffalo, but they are not related to the true buffalo of Africa and Asia. Bison have hooves and are closely related to cattle. Bison eat only plants and chew their cud. [1/2 definitions] |
| Botswana |
Botswana is a country in Africa. Some of its neighbors are Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Africa. Botswana is a dry country with both desert and mountains. Raising cattle is one of the ways people in Botswana make a living. Another way is by mining to get diamonds and valuable metals. Botswana is home to many wild animals, such as elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, zebras, and buffalo. |
| brand |
a burn mark made on cattle or other animals with a hot iron to show who the owner is. [1/4 definitions] |
| breed |
When people breed dogs, it means that they keep certain kinds of dogs and try to make sure that those dogs have puppies. People also breed cats, horses, cattle, and other animals. People breed animals to produce more of certain kinds that they want or to produce animals that are stronger or have certain characteristics that they want. [1/3 definitions] |
| buffalo |
a large mammal that has long legs, hooves, and horns, and that is closely related to cattle. Different kinds of buffaloes live in Africa or Asia. The North American bison is sometimes called a buffalo, but is not a true buffalo. |
| bull1 |
an adult male of several kinds of mammals, such as cattle and elephants. |
| Burkina Faso |
Burkina Faso is a country in Africa. Some of its neighbors are Mali, Niger, and Ghana. Most of Burkina Faso gets a lot of rain for some months of the year. In the other months, the country is very dry. Many people in Burkina Faso raise cattle or sheep. Many do farming or mining. Cotton grows well in Burkina Faso, and a lot of it is sold to other countries. A lot of gold is sold too. |
| cattle |
large mammals raised on farms or ranches for their milk or meat. Female cattle are called cows. Male cattle are called steers or bulls. Young cattle are called calves. The ox and the yak are kinds of cattle. |
| cattleman |
a person who takes care of, feeds, or raises cattle on a ranch. |
| Chad |
Chad is a country in Africa. It is between Niger and Sudan. The northern part of Chad is in the Sahara desert. The southern part of Chad has plains with lots of grass. Many people in Chad raise cattle or grow peanuts or wheat. Most people in Chad speak Arabic or French. |
| corral |
an area with a fence around it. Corrals are used to keep horses and cattle from wandering away. [1/2 definitions] |
| cow1 |
the adult female of cattle. [1/2 definitions] |
| cowboy |
a man who herds and takes care of cattle. Cowboys work on ranches and often ride horses. |
| cowgirl |
a woman who herds and takes care of cattle. Cowgirls work on ranches and often ride horses. |
| cowhand |
a person who works on a cattle ranch; cowboy or cowgirl. |
| crib |
a box from which cattle eat. [1/3 definitions] |
| dewlap |
a loose fold of skin below the neck of cattle, dogs, and certain other animals. |