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bovine

[boh-vahyn, -vin, -veen] / ˈboʊ vaɪn, -vɪn, -vin /
NOUN
member of genus bos
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Department of Agriculture confirmed the detection of New World screwworm in the umbilical area of a bovine in Zavala County, Texas, more than 60 miles from the northern Mexico border.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

The company says its product, which works solely with bovine breath samples, has detected gestation with 94% accuracy in lab tests.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

His farm is currently closed due to a bovine tuberculosis outbreak which means his extra stock can't be moved on and are therefore producing even more slurry.

From BBC Feb. 26, 2026

Explaining that bovine downgrade, he said although he wants to hold stocks, there are not many he actually wants to buy.

From MarketWatch Jan. 5, 2026

When its call goes out, every bovine within hearing distance raises its head from grazing and moves toward the sound.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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