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It'd be that similar to camels: a fat storage area in preparation for times when food is scarce. This is only for Bos indicus animals, by the way, not for the Bos tauruscattle.
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What is the scientific name of humped cattle?
The scientific name of humped cattle is Bos taurus indicus.
What is biological name of cow?
European type cows are Bos taurus; African/Asian type humped cattle are Bos indicus.
What uses the most water beef cattle or dairy cattle?
Dairy cattle.
What is a word for biblical cattle?
A word that the Bible uses for cattle is "kine."
What is the Humped ox called?
A humped ox is called a zebu
What was the californios' main industry?
cattle ranching
What are three main purposes of cattle?
The 3 main purposes of cattle are dairy production, beef and leather
What are the past uses of cattle?
Cattle were a source of food so people could trade them for things they needed or sell them to make money. As far back as 9000 BC people were trading cattle.
What are three major beef cattle breeds?
There are many breeds of tropical cattle but here are just a few for starters: Dajal- a white/grey humped cattle found in and near Pakistan Brahman- these are the cattle that are considered sacred in Hindu religion and are found in India Ilawarra- a cattle found in Australia and some southeast Asian countries
What was the main industrie?
cattle ranching
What is the origin of cattle?
The domestication of humpless cattle (B. taurus) occurred about 8000 years ago near the Fertile Crescent. Where Taurine cattle first appear in archaeological sites in the Northeastern parts of Asia approximately 7000 years ago. Humped cattle (B. indicus) were discovered at the site of Mehrgar, Pakistan approximately 7000 years ago.Hope that this helps, if you have any questions feel free to ask!
What are the uses of cattle?
beef cattle are used for their meat and dairy cattle are used for their milk. They also use them for their hides to make leather. HIH
