Ranching Terms

noun Cattle refers to domesticated animals raised for meat, milk, or other products.

• The rancher raised a herd of cattle for meat production.
• My uncle owns a bunch of cattle on his farm.
• I heard those cattle are worth a pretty penny.
• The politician tried to herd the cattle of public opinion in his favor.

noun a person who herds, especially a person who looks after a herd of cattle, sheep, or other grazing animals

• The herder guided the sheep to the grazing fields.
• The herder rounded up the cows before sunset.
• The herder wrangled the goats into the pen.
• She was the herder of ideas, guiding them towards successful implementation.

noun a person who takes care of a herd of domestic animals, such as cattle or sheep

• The herdsman carefully tended to his flock of sheep in the pasture.
• The herdsman was out in the fields with his cows, making sure they were all accounted for.
• The herdsman was out there with his animals, doing his thing.
• The herdsman of emotions, he guided his thoughts and feelings with care.