Definitions
- Referring to a young bull that has not yet reached maturity. - Talking about a bull that is raised for meat production. - Describing a bull that is used for bullfighting.
- Referring to a castrated male cow that is raised for beef production. - Talking about a domesticated ox that is used for plowing or transportation. - Describing a male bovine that has been neutered and is no longer capable of breeding.
List of Similarities
- 1Both novillo and steer are male bovines.
- 2Both are raised for meat production.
- 3Both can be used for agricultural purposes.
- 4Both are domesticated animals.
- 5Both have been altered from their natural state through human intervention.
What is the difference?
- 1Age: Novillo refers to a young bull that has not yet reached maturity, while steer can refer to a male cow at any age that has been castrated.
- 2Purpose: Novillo can be raised for meat production or used for bullfighting, while steer is primarily raised for meat production.
- 3Breeding: Novillo is capable of breeding, while steer has been neutered and is no longer capable of breeding.
- 4Size: Novillo tends to be smaller than steer, as it has not yet reached full maturity.
- 5Geography: Novillo is more commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, while steer is more commonly used in English-speaking countries.
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Remember this!
Novillo and steer are both male bovines that are raised for meat production and can be used for agricultural purposes. However, the difference between novillo and steer is their age, purpose, breeding status, size, and geographic usage.
