How Do You Spell POLLED CATTLE?

Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊld kˈatə͡l] (IPA)

Polled cattle is a type of cattle that naturally lacks horns due to a genetic trait. The spelling of polled is pronounced as [pold] using IPA phonetic transcription. The "o" in the word is pronounced as the short 'o' sound as in middle, followed by an 'l' sound represented by the letter "l." The letter "e" in polled is silent, and the final "d" is pronounced as a dental stop, which means that the tip of the tongue touches the back of the upper front teeth.

POLLED CATTLE Meaning and Definition

1. Polled cattle refers to a specific type of bovine livestock which are naturally born without horns. Unlike other breeds of cattle that possess horns, polled cattle have a genetic mutation that inhibits horn growth. This trait is highly valued by farmers and breeders as it eliminates the need for dehorning procedures, which can be stressful for the animals and time-consuming for the farmers.

   Polled cattle are often preferred for their calm temperaments and ease of handling since the absence of horns reduces the risk of accidents and injuries during handling and transportation. They also pose fewer risks to other animals and humans in close proximity. Additionally, their lack of horns allows for enhanced efficiency in housing and handling facilities, as well as reduced damage to equipment and infrastructure.

   There are various breeds of cattle that are naturally polled, including Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, Red Poll, and Shorthorn. These breeds can exhibit diverse colors, sizes, and meat qualities, but they all share the common characteristic of being hornless. Through selective breeding and genetics, polled cattle continue to be propagated and expanded to meet the demand for hornless breeds.

   Overall, polled cattle are highly sought-after for their unique genetic makeup, which naturally eliminates the presence of horns. Their reduced risk and ease of handling make them an excellent choice for farmers, breeders, and animal enthusiasts alike.

2. Hornless cattle, a mixed bread of Scotch cattle.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for POLLED CATTLE

• oolled cattle
• lolled cattle
• -olled cattle
• 0olled cattle
• pilled cattle
• pklled cattle
• pllled cattle
• pplled cattle
• p0lled cattle
• p9lled cattle
• pokled cattle
• popled cattle
• pooled cattle
• polked cattle
• polped cattle
• poloed cattle
• pollwd cattle
• pollsd cattle
• polldd cattle
• pollrd cattle

Etymology of POLLED CATTLE

The word "polled" in "polled cattle" refers to a specific genetic characteristic that some breeds of cattle possess. It comes from the Middle English word "pol" or "pole", which means "head". The term "polled" originally referred to cattle that had naturally or selectively bred horns removed or absent. Over time, it became associated with specific breeds that naturally lack horns due to a genetic mutation.