Shorthorn (Noun)
Meaning
English breed of short-horned cattle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The shorthorn is a versatile English breed of short-horned cattle used for both beef and dairy production.
- A local farm was famous for breeding the award-winning shorthorn cattle at agricultural shows.
- In the late 18th century, the shorthorn breed of cattle became highly prized in England for its fertility and productivity.
- Cattle farmers are looking to improve the quality of their herd by crossbreeding with shorthorn.
- Selective breeding programs for shorthorn have significantly increased their resistance to common cattle diseases.