Indian Cow with horns in farm near Kutch Gujarat India cover photo - 117999102

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Cows cattles are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae, are the most widespread species of the genus Bos, and are most commonly classified collectively as Bos taurus. Cattle CH cow 2 cropped A Swiss Braunvieh cow wearing a cowbell Conservation status Domesticated Scientific classification e Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Subfamily: Bovinae Genus: Bos Species: B. taurus Binomial name Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758 Bovine range-2013-14-02 Bovine range Synonyms Bos primigenius Bos indicus Cattleâ€”colloquially cowsâ€”are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae, are the most widespread species of the genus Bos, and are most commonly classified collectively as Bos taurus. Cattle are commonly raised as livestock; for meat beef and veal, for milk see dairy cattle, and for hides, which are used to make leather. They are used as riding animals and draft animals oxen or bullocks that pull carts, plows and other implements. Another product of cattle is dung, which can be used to create manure or fuel. In some regions, such as parts of India, cattle have significant religious meaning.