cattle breeder
Raises bovine herds
A cattle breeder raises cattle for reproduction, selecting animals for desirable traits like meat quality, milk production, or hardiness.
The term covers operations from small family farms to large commercial enterprises.
Cattle breeders may specialize in particular breeds: a registered Angus breeder, Hereford breeders from Texas.
- rancherOne who raises livestock
- stockmanLivestock raiser or tender
- herdsmanOne tending livestock
- cattlemanOne who raises bovines
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
ranch · open range · pasture · bulls · heifers · calves · stud · bloodline · pedigree · auction · brand · branding iron · corral · hay · grazing · rodeo · bull riding · cowboy
agricultural occupation type
cattle breederdairy farmer
One who raises milk-producing livestock
crop farmer · grain farmer · cotton farmer · horticulturist · cattle rancher
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