Bovines (subfamily Bovinae) comprise a diverse group of 10 genera of medium to large-sized ungulates, including cattle, bison, African buffalo, water buffalos, and the four-horned and spiral-horned antelopes.

Bovine comes from the Latin word for "cow", though the biological family called the Bovidae actually includes not only cows and oxen but also goats, sheep, bison, and buffalo.

Jan 10, 2025 · Types of bovine species include cattle (cows and bulls), yaks, American and European bison, American buffalo, water buffalo, African buffalo and the rare Saola.

BOVINE definition: of or relating to the subfamily Bovinae, which includes cattle, buffalo, and kudus. See examples of bovine used in a sentence.

Aug 26, 2025 · A bovine refers to a group of large, hoofed mammals, commonly recognized for their strong builds. While often associated with domesticated livestock like cattle, the term encompasses …

/ ˈboʊ·vɑɪn / Add to word list connected with cows, or like a cow because of being slow or stupid (Definition of bovine from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Nov 22, 2025 · The term “bovine” is often used in common language to refer generally to domesticated cattle, such as cows, oxen, and bulls. However, the scientific definition of bovine is much broader, …

Nov 16, 2025 · Bovine refers to animals belonging to the subfamily Bovinae, which includes domestic cattle (Bos taurus and Bos indicus), bison, buffalo, and other species. This term is often used …

Bovines (subfamily Bovinae) comprise a diverse group of 10 genera of medium to large-sized ungulates, including domestic cattle, bison, African buffalo, water buffalos, and the four-horned and spiral …

Bovines (subfamily Bovinae) comprise a diverse group of 10 genera of medium to large-sized ungulates, including cattle, bison, African buffalo, water buffalos, and the four-horned and spiral-horned antelopes.