There are WAY more than just two breeds of cows. But I will give you the two most popular breeds in North America: one is beef, the other dairy:
There are dairy and beef cattle, mainly.
Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Poultry,
There are three main types: British, Continental, and Exotic. Of these, there are two types: Purebred and Commercial. So in all you could say there are five types of beef cattle.
Most cattle are called Brahman-cross cattle. However, there are various beef breeds that have been created from crossing Brahman with other beef cattle. These breeds are:Santa GertrudisBeefmasterDroughtmasterSenepolBrangusRed BrangusBrafordSanta CruzBarzonaBonsmaraAmericanCharbrayBrahmousinBralersSimbrahRanger
The name that is applied to meat that comes from a cattle that is over one year old is "beef."
They are raised on either family farms or feedlots.
Dairy, beef, sport, draft, and dual- or tri-purpose stock.
There are basically two, with two variations. The major two types are dairy farming and raising beef cattle. Dairy cattle are primarily used to produce milk, while beef cattle are raised to be eaten. Dairy cattle and beef cattle are usually different breeds, although dairy cattle are sold to be eaten when they can no longer produce a copious amount of milk. The two variations are usually considered hobbies: raising dairy or beef cattle in order to show them at fairs, exhibitions, etc., and training steers to be used as beasts of burden (oxen). In most cases, even these animals will end up on a dinner plate.
They raise cattle or beef cattle
There are basically two, with two variations. The major two types are dairy farming and raising beef cattle. Dairy cattle are primarily used to produce milk, while beef cattle are raised to be eaten. Dairy cattle and beef cattle are usually different breeds, although dairy cattle are sold to be eaten when they can no longer produce a copious amount of milk. The two variations are usually considered hobbies: raising dairy or beef cattle in order to show them at fairs, exhibitions, etc., and training steers to be used as beasts of burden (oxen). In most cases, even these animals will end up on a dinner plate.
Cattle are reared for milk and meat production.
Salers are beef cattle.