Cattle or horned livestock, especially those used for farming or grazing.
Rother beasts refers to cattle or horned livestock.
The term appears in historical records when describing animals kept for agriculture, breeding, grazing or economic purposes.
Cattle were important assets within rural communities, providing labour, milk, meat and manure. The regulation of livestock was a frequent concern of manorial courts.
See also:
Common Rights
Pasture
Agistment
Pinder
