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Bovine comes from the Latin word for "cow", though the biological family called the Bovidae actually includes not only cows and oxen but also goats, sheep, bison, and buffalo. So bovine is often used technically, when discussing "bovine diseases", "bovine anatomy", and so on. It can also describe a human personality, though it can be a rather unkind way to describe someone. When Hera, the wife of Zeus, is called "cow-eyed", though, it's definitely a compliment, and Zeus fairly melts when she turns those big bovine eyes on him.
Examples of bovine in a Sentence
Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Apr. 2024
Individuals with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance should avoid bovine colostrum supplements, the dietitian said.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2024
The soft gel is made from bovine gelatin, so these capsules wouldn’t be appropriate for someone who doesn’t eat cow products.
—Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 22 Aug. 2023
Complete amino acid sequence of bovine thymosin beta-4: a thymic hormone that induces terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase activity in thymocyte populations.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
The story of Punchy the bull – the bovine creature found roaming the streets of Cleveland – got a lot stranger Friday.
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 17 July 2023
This high-quality product contains bovine colostrum, which is the first milk produced by cows after giving birth.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
Pure Encapsulations Colostrum is derived from bovine milk and is known for its immune-boosting properties.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
Naturally, there's also a bovine version of the new heavy-duty ZR2.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 14 Apr. 2023
Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
There are actually two important questions here: One, do the bovine colostrum supplements on the market have all the beneficial factors as actual bovine colostrum?
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Apr. 2024
But the grip bovine colostrum has on lifestyle content creators is pervasive, spotlighting the power of algorithmic advertising.
—Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2024
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No bull: Runaway bovine on the loose in Barrington Hills area
The wayward bull is wandering an area about 15 miles south of where an American bison was captured in the spring of 2022.
—Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
While researchers have done considerable work on bovine colostrum, many study the effects in calves or in preterm infants.
—Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2024
Made from the highest quality grass-fed bovine colostrum, these gummies contain a rich source of immunoglobulins, growth factors, and essential nutrients that are essential for optimal health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
Wearing gloves while field dressing deer is a good way to prevent catching bovine tuberculosis.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 29 Feb. 2024
Most colostrum supplements on the market are sourced from bovine (cow) colostrum, but they can be sourced from other mammalian milk as well.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Bovine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bovine. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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