What's a Milch Cow?

Dairy cattle are cattle bred for the ability to produce large quantities of milk, from which dairy products are made. Dairy cattle generally are of the species Bos taurus.

What is meant by a milch cow?

1 : a cow in milk or kept for her milk. 2 : a source of easily acquired gain the tobacco … industry is regarded as one of the best … milch cows of national revenue — Canadian Horticulture & Home.

What is the meaning of milch animal?

Milk-producing animals are known as “milch animals” e.g. cows, buffaloes, goats and camels. The milk from goats is nutritious and is sometimes preferred to cow milk. But the production of goat milk is much less than that of cows and buffaloes.