The Story of Cattle Domestication

In this episode, I share what we know about the origins of cattle domestication and how they spread throughout the world.

Episode Overview:

• The two places in which cattle were first domesticated
• Taurine vs indicine cattle, and how they migrated
• The wild ancestor of cattle

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