The female counterpart to a bull is a cow, while a male of the species that has been castrated is a steer, ox, or bullock, although in North America, this last term refers to a young bull.
In terms of gender, the antonym for 'bull' (a male bovine) would be 'cow,' which refers to a female bovine. The distinction is based on the gender and reproductive roles within the species.
Bulls are the opposite gender or the male counterparts of the cow. Bulls are much more powerful than cows. They have thicker bones. They have feet that are larger than that of the cows.
Reproductive status: Bulls are intact males; oxen are castrated males. Use: Bulls are used for breeding; oxen are used for labor and transportation purposes. Temperament: Castrated male bovines are typically calmer than intact males. Age and training: Oxen are usually older animals trained from a young age.
Steer can get almost as big as a bull, but they don't have the male hormones pumping through them as much, making their meat taste better. They are also more friendly and less agressive, meaning they can be put in a herd together. If getting a male bottle calf, it's important to make them a steer.
The female counterpart to a bull is a cow, while a male of the species that has been castrated is a steer, ox, or bullock, although in North America, this last term refers to a young bull.
Boar- intact male pig, over the age of six months typically. Used for breeding. Like bulls, can service many sows & farmers typically only keep one or two. Sow- Female pig who has had at least one litter of piglets.
Slow Cow is a relaxation drink, dubbed an "anti-energy" drink, produced in Quebec, Canada, by the company Slow Cow Drink Inc. it was created to "help people slow down" and parodied Red Bull by using packaging similar to that of the popular energy drink.
The opposite of a Bull Ensign is the Boot or George Ensign - the officer with the least seniority in the wardroom. The term “Boot Ensign” likely originated in the first half of the 20th century.
In fact, bulls are actually colour-blind to the colour red! It is actually the aggressive whipping of the Muleta by the Matador which irritates the bull. This causes the bull's 'Fight or Flight' response to become activated.
The primary job of a bull is to get cows pregnant. Research has reported that the economic value of reproduction (getting cows pregnant) is at least 5 times more important than growth performance and at least 10 times more important than beef quality traits.
The horn and sinus then share the same mucous membrane. In this way, horns grow throughout a bovine's life. Unlike cervid antlers, bovid horns are permanent, consisting of an outer sheath of keratin and a bony core with cavities (sinuses). These horns are present in both males (bulls) and females (cows).
Fittingly, the word bull is sometimes also used for a particularly bulky, muscular man. Another informal and slightly obscene meaning is "ridiculous," or "not true," as when you tell a lie and your brother rudely replies, "Bull!" This slang meaning has its roots in the Old French bole, "deception or trick."
A bull is an intact male bovine — that is, a male that has not been castrated. Bulls are typically used for breeding purposes and are known for their larger size, aggressive behavior and muscular build.
Male bison (called bulls) weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall, while females (called cows) weigh up to 1,000 pounds and reach a height of 4-5 feet. Bison calves weigh 30-70 pounds at birth.
