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There is only one in a head of cattle, each animal is one head. This word applies to the counting of critters, ducks, chickens, horses, sheep etc., even people. The word head is a variable here and does not stand for any particular number. the word cattle is plural so the grammar here is off. One you would not ask in this manner. Change the word to "herd and I would answer at least 3.

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What does head of cattle mean?

A "head" of cattle is just another way of saying herd of cattle. Instead of saying I have 100 herd of cattle, you would say I have 100 head of cattle (this way you are specifying the exact number of cows you have in your herd)


How many cows are in cattle?

Cattle refers to the general term for domesticated cows, bulls, and calves. The number of cows can vary depending on the size of the cattle herd, with some herds consisting of only a few cows and others having hundreds or even thousands.


What do you call a person who breeds cows?

A person who breeds cows is called a cattle breeder or a dairy farmer.


How many years does it take for a cow to become a bull?

A cow will never become a bull because cows are female cattle and bulls are male cattle.


How much was a head of cattle 1860?

An easy answer to this is, "depends" on the meaning of this question, referring to cost or, how many is a head of cattle. The word "cattle", is plural. I will assume the question is "how much was a cow" in the 1860's As a "head" refers to a number. A head, would be just one, 100 cows would be "100 head". It is improper to call steers, heifers, and bulls cows. each has a different use and you would not want to buy 5 cows to replace the old ones you have you would want heifers, nor would you want to buy steers when you need bulls and there, is the need for distinction. therefore, to count your herd of 40 cows 10 bulls 25 steers and 25 heifers is 100 head. now that that is straightened out, the cost of one head in 1860's was about $3.00.

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Does a head of cattle equal one cow?

Not necessarily. It means cattle in a collective term, not cows as in only cows with calves, or dry cows or pregnant cows or bulls or steers or heifers or whatever. When a cattleman says that he has 50 head of cattle, he means cows, bulls, steers, heifers and calves, not just the cows themselves.


How many cows are there in Nebraska?

1.88 million head of beef cowsThe average herd size is 94 head4,570 cattle feeding operations statewide5.1 million cattle fed and marketed per yearOn average there are 2.3 million head of cattle on feed


What does head of cattle mean?

A "head" of cattle is just another way of saying herd of cattle. Instead of saying I have 100 herd of cattle, you would say I have 100 head of cattle (this way you are specifying the exact number of cows you have in your herd)


Is a yak a cattle?

no a yak is not a cattle ,cattle is just a fancy word for cows cows are cool.


How many cows does iceland have?

Yes, there are cows, particularly known by the breed Icelandic cattle, that do live in Iceland.


You have 12 cattle how many head of cattle do you have?

Twelve.


Where do cows live in Switzerland?

Cows in Switzerland graze in pastures There are many lush valleys that make excellent graze for cattle. Switzerland is well suited to cattle production.


How many cows are in the US?

100 million cattle in the US (approximately).


How many cows are in cattle?

Cattle refers to the general term for domesticated cows, bulls, and calves. The number of cows can vary depending on the size of the cattle herd, with some herds consisting of only a few cows and others having hundreds or even thousands.


How many cows are owned per cattleman?

This varies from 2 to thousands. It all depends on what size of farm/ranch a cattle producer owns and what he wants to do with his cattle. Some have been at it for generations: other's are just starting out with a few head.


Are cattle only cows?

No. Cattle include cows, which are mature female bovines. "Cattle" is a plural term encapsulating all types of bovine animals, from cows and heifers to calves and bulls to steers.


How many diffrent cows are there?

There are over 900 to 1000 breeds of cattle in the world.