beef cattle

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. cattle, as Hereford, raised for their edible meat.

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Etymology

Origin of beef cattle

An Americanism dating back to 1750–60

Example Sentences

American dairy producers are continuing to expand the number of beef cattle they produce that are crossbred with dairy cows, but cattlemen have been reluctant thus far to grow their herds.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. beef cattle inventory fell 1% over the past year to 27.6 million heads, according to a Jan. 1 estimate from the National Agricultural Statistics Services.

From Barron's

It will predominantly be a livestock and agriculture farm and currently has five beef cattle and a small flock of sheep.

From BBC

The number of beef cattle farmers and ranchers in the US has dwindled steadily since 1980, reducing domestic supplies and driving up prices, as demand remains high.

From BBC

Aidan Stanley raises beef cattle entirely on untouched grass pastures at Lilliput Farm near Bath, a practice which substantially reduces carbon emissions.

From BBC