The term of cattle is often used to refer to animals of the genus Bos, which are commonly known as bovines. Bovines are a type of large, hoofed mammal that includes cows, bulls, and oxen. They are typically raised for their meat, milk, and hides, and are an important part of many agricultural systems around the world. Bovines are also used for labor in some parts of the world, such as in India where they are used to pull carts and plough fields.