On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In prehistoric times, humankind hunted aurochs and later domesticated them. Since that time, numerous breeds of cattle have been bred specifically for beef brisket hot pot quality or quantity of their meat.

After the Norman Conquest, the French-speaking nobles who ruled England naturally used French words to refer to the meats they were served. Lascaux, show aurochs in hunting scenes. In the United States, the growth of the beef business was largely due to expansion in the Southwest. Agricultural land worldwide could be reduced by almost half if no beef or mutton were eaten.