A head refers to an single animal. A herd is the group, consisting of many animals. It has no relation to business, like the "head" of a company or a head man in the office, which would be the boss. Sometimes cows (females) will be called "Bossie" . read more
A head refers to an single animal. A herd is the group, consisting of many animals. It has no relation to business, like the "head" of a company or a head man in the office, which would be the boss. Sometimes cows (females) will be called "Bossie" . read more
The word "head" is used by farmers when they count the number of cattle that they own. A farmer might say "My land runs 5,000 head of cattle." A "head" means one, but the term "one head of cattle" is not usually used. It is easier to say "one cow". read more