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When were dairy cows first domesticated?
Quick Answer
Cattle were first domesticated about 10,000 years ago, in the early Neolithic.
The Full Story
Cattle were domesticated about 10,000 years ago from wild aurochs in southwest Asia and nearby regions. They became essential for milk, meat, hides, and traction in early farming societies. Over millennia, people selectively bred cattle into many breeds specialized for dairy or beef. Their domestication shaped agriculture across much of the world.
Key Facts
1.Cattle domestication began about 10,000 years ago
2.Descended from wild aurochs
3.Important for milk, meat, and labor
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