Cattle (Bos taurus) are large, domesticated, bovid ungulates widely kept as livestock. They are prominent modern members of the subfamily Bovinae and the most widespread species of the genus Bos. Mature female cattle are called cows and mature males are called bulls.
The domestic cow, scientifically known as Bos taurus, is one of the most important and widely distributed livestock animals. They have a large, sturdy body, with females (cows) generally being larger than males (bulls). Cows possess a characteristic hump on their shoulders and long, curved horns.