Bovine refers to animals that belong to the biological family Bovidae, which includes cows, oxen, goats, sheep, buffalo, and antelopes. The term "bovine" can also be used to describe qualities that are characteristic of cows or oxen, such as placidity or dullness. In many countries, bovid milk and meat is used as food by humans, and cattle are kept as livestock almost everywhere except in parts of India and Nepal, where they are considered sacred by most Hindus. Bovine collagen is a form of collagen that is mainly derived from cows and is associated with several health benefits, including arthritis relief, improved skin health, and bone loss prevention.