What is a group of cattle called?
A herd
of cattle
a herda drovea drift
| Animal | Cattle |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Herd, Drove, Drift |
| Baby name | Calf |
💡 A specific group of dairy cows is sometimes called a “fold” in British usage.
FAQ
What is a group of cattle called?
A group of cattle is called a herd. Other accepted terms include a drove, a drift.
Are there other names for a group of cattle?
Yes — besides a “herd,” you may see “drove”, “drift”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby cattle called?
A baby cattle is called a calf.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”