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A Yoke of Cattle

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A group of cattle is appropriately known as a yoke. What Does “A Yoke of Cattle” Mean? “Yoke” is the most literal and precise term in the entire cattle collective-noun family, because unlike “herd,” “mob,” or “drove,” it refers to an exact, fixed number: two. A yoke is the wooden crossbar and harness system used … Read more

A Herd of Horses

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A group of horses is appropriately known as a herd. What Does “A Herd of Horses” Mean? “Herd” is the standard collective noun for horses, and wild and feral horse herds, like America’s mustangs, offer a well-documented look at natural equine social structure. These herds typically organize into small family bands, usually one stallion, several … Read more