Old Cattle is a term used to describe cattle that are no longer productive, usually due to age. KINE is an archaic term for cattle, and is derived from the Old English word cū. It is still used in some parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Old Cattle can refer to any cattle that are too old to be productive, such as dairy cows or beef cattle. They may also be used for breeding purposes, but are generally not suitable for commercial production.