cattle

noun
  1. Domesticated bovine animals kept for milk or meat production. noun
    The farmer raised cattle on his ranch for beef production.
    Dairy cattle are specifically bred for their ability to produce large quantities of milk.
  2. A group of bovine animals, regardless of sex or age, often used collectively. noun
    The cattle were herded into the pen for the night.
    A large number of cattle grazed peacefully in the open field.