Bos Indicus (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bos indicus breed of cattle has been widely used in the southern United States for its heat and tick resistance.
- Bos indicus cattle are known for their distinctive hump on their back, which is a characteristic inherited from their Indian ancestors.
- The bos indicus breed was developed in the Gulf States through the interbreeding of Indian cattle with local breeds.
- Bos indicus cattle are often used in crossbreeding programs to introduce heat and tick resistance into other breeds.
- The bos indicus breed has become an important part of the cattle industry in the southern United States due to its hardiness and resistance to disease.