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Yes, bovine is the more scientific name for a cow. Technically, a cow is a female bovine, although in common American English the word "cow" is often used in reference to male and female bovines.

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Cattle is the name of the group of animals. One cow, several cattle. Bovine is the adjective form that means basically the same. A bovine animal.

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Strictly speaking, no, because "cows" are female bovines. Bulls, which are male bovines, do have testicles. Steers are castrated bovines and therefore have had their testicles removed.


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