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Thursday, November 7, 2002
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QUESTION
what is the scientific classification of cattle kingdom phylum class order family genus species
ANSWER
What is the scientific classification of cattle kingdom - ANIMAL phylum - CHORDATA (those animals having a backbone) class- MAMMALIA (milk giving) order - ARTIODACTYLA (even-toed, hooved) sub-order - RUMINATIA (cud chewing) family - BOVIDAE (hollow horn) genus - BOS (ruminant queadrupeds) species - TAURUS (most domestic breeds) or indicus (humped cattle).
Gilbert Hollis Extension Swine Specialist
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