Why do cattle breeders use castrated cattle?

To obtain superior breeds

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For beef production

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To increase milk production

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To use as beasts of burden

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Solution

The correct option is D To use as beasts of burden
Castration is the removal of testicles in male animals. These animals are no longer able to breed and are used for other purposes. Bullocks or oxen are castrated males that are reared as beasts of burden and steers are young castrated males used for beef production.

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