Glossary

Dairy cow

A Dairy cow refers to a bovine from which milk production is intended for use or sale for human consumption, or is kept for raising replacement dairy heifers.

Ref: 123264/2006-09-24

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Bovine (Bovine refers to a general family grouping of cattle.)
Dairy (Dairy refers to a branch of farming which is ...)

Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): Cows

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