The Devon is a traditional British breed of beef cattle. It originated in, and is named for, the county of Devon in the West Country of England. It is a deep rich red in colour, and so may be known as
A bull
Devon bullock team, Timbertown, Wauchope, New South Wales
An ox, also known as a steer or bullock, is a large bovine, trained and used as a draft animal. Oxen are commonly castrated adult male cattle, because castration inhibits testosterone and aggression,
North Devon cattle
…Devon Red Ruby Country of origin United Kingdom Distribution Australia North America South America United Kingdom Use formerly triple-purpose (meat/milk/draught) now principally beef Traits Weight Male: average 980 kg Female: average 630 kg Height Male: average 136 cm Female: average 130 cm Coat deep rich red…
Zebu oxen in Mumbai, India
Ploughing with Oxen by George H. Harvey, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1881
Oxen used for plowing, 2013
Boy on an ox-drawn cart in Niger