* Cattle: This is a broad term that refers to all domesticated bovines, which are hoofed mammals descended from the aurochs. This includes both males and females, and different breeds like cows, steers, heifers, and calves.
* Bull: This refers specifically to an intact male bovine (meaning it hasn't been castrated). Bulls are typically used for breeding purposes.
Here's a simple way to think about it:
* Cattle is like the umbrella term for all domesticated bovines.
* Bull is one specific type of cattle (the male, uncastrated one).
Therefore, all bulls are cattle, but not all cattle are bulls.