Cow

A domestic bovine, regardless of sex or age, usually of the species Bos taurus, is known as a cow. Mature females of various large mammals, including cattle (bovines), moose, elephants, sea lions, and whales, are given the moniker. Domestic cows are one of the most common agricultural animals worldwide, and the English language has multiple words to characterise them at various stages of development. Calf refers to a young cow. A female calf is commonly referred to as a heifer calf, whereas a male calf is referred to as a bull calf. A heifer is a female that has never given birth. Heifers are normally young females; nevertheless, after giving birth to her first calf, a heifer becomes a cow. A bull is a term used to describe an adult male. Castration is used to minimise aggressive tendencies in male cattle and make them more tractable. A herd is a collection of cows, cattle, or kine (an old name for more than one cow). Because English lacks a gender-neutral singular word, "cow" is used to refer to both females and domestic cattle.