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The domestication of cattle represents one of the most significant developments in the human-animal partnership. Cattle provided milk, meat, and labor—resources that transformed lifestyles and economies. In particular, milk arose as a vital renewable resource that bolstered nutrition. Early farmers learned to process milk into cheese, which improved dietary health and survival rates. The advent of dairy farming allowed populations to grow and equipped communities with the nutrition necessary for thriving societies.