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Bull
Adult male cattle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about male cattle. For other uses, see Bull (disambiguation).
A bull is an intact (i.e., not castrated) adult male of the species Bos taurus (cattle). More muscular and aggressive than the females of the same species (i.e. cows proper), bulls have long been an important symbol in many religions, including for sacrifices. These animals play a significant role in beef ranching, dairy farming, and a variety of sporting and cultural activities, including bullfighting and bull riding.
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Due to their temperament, handling of bulls requires precautions.[1]