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The word "draft", when used in conjunction with the word "cow," (or other animals including oxen, horses, mules, donkeys, buffalo, etc.) means to draw or pull a load. As such, a "draft cow" is a term for a cow being used to pull a load via wagon, cart, or other wheeled pull-type vehicle.

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Q: What are draft cows?
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What are dual and draft cows?

Dual cows are cows that are suitable for two purposes instead of one: meat and milk; milk and draft, or meat and draft. Most often dual purpose refers to those kinds of cattle who can give milk and meat like Dexters and Red Polls. Draft cattle also called oxen; these are animals that are trained to be used to pull carts or ploughs or other equipment.


What are cows used for?

Meat, milk, draft work, manure, calf production and keeping the grass down in a field or pasture.


What cows used for?

Meat, milk, draft work, manure, calf production and keeping the grass down in a field or pasture.


How jerssy cow are different from desi cow?

They are not different. Desi cows is just a general term from India meaning cows used for milk and/or draft, and includes ANY kind of breed, including Jerseys.


Is cow a domestic animal of uae?

Yes. There are cows found in the UAE (United Arab Emirates), used for milk, draft and meat.


What is the difference between oxen and cows?

Cows are typically used for dairy and/or beef. Oxen are draft animals that are used to pull carts, ploughs, etc. Most oxen are castrated males though some heifers are also used.


What are cows bulls and oxen?

Cows are mature female bovines that have had at least one or two calves. Bulls are intact male bovines used primarily to breed cows Oxen are cattle (primarily horned castrated male cattle, but can also include females as well, on occasion) that are trained and used for draft work.


Do steer moo?

Steer refers to a castrated male bovine used for draft purposes or meat production. Moo is the sound typically made by cows.


How many types of cows are there?

There are over 900 breeds of cattle in the world.920 it is ture i looked it upThere are 5 types, I believe:BeefDairyDual (beef and dairy; beef and draft; draft and dairy)Sport (fighting and rodeo)Draft


Why are cows on the earth?

Hard to say why. It's most likely because they're a popular source of meat and milk, and also great for using as draft purposes because of their strength and docility.


What is the male form of an ox?

Still an ox, yet oxen that are female are extremely rare since most or all cattle that are used for draft work are castrated males, not females. Females are primarily used for breeding, not for draft work.


What are the breeds of draft horses?

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