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calf1 |
the young of cattle or of other bovine mammals, and of some other large mammals such as seals or whales. [1/2 definitions] |
cow1 |
an adult female of a bovine animal, esp. the domestic farm animal kept or raised for its milk or meat. [1/2 definitions] |
mad cow disease |
a fatal disease that affects the nervous system of cattle; bovine spongiform encephalopathy. |
rBGH |
abbreviation of recombinant bovine growth hormone, a genetically engineered hormone injected into dairy cows to increase their milk production. |
steer2 |
a castrated male ox or other bovine animal, usu. raised for its meat. |
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