masculinity on 4 legs
More than almost any domesticated animal, purebred beef bulls symbolize food and sex. They are formidable exemplars of animal maleness: massive, confident, and with musculature sculpted by breeding and testosterone. Herefords and Angus are common where I live and I enjoy observing them. Locally they are bred for docility as well as performance, but their sheer power makes them capable of great havoc, especially when competing for females.
