We also know why God made cattle. Like everything else he made, it was for his own glory. This does not mean that we should consider cows sacred, the way the Hindus do, but we should respect them for the sake of their Creator. God not only made the cattle, but in his providence, he also takes care of them. But in order for cattle to flourish, they need the care of their owners.
Human beings have a duty of care for their animals, including livestock.
Sadly, like everything else in creation, cattle suffer the effects of the Fall. On occasion, they endure the effects of divine judgment. More often cattle are simply mistreated through neglect or even exploitation. Some modern ranches or more like factories than farms. Livestock are not allowed to roam free, following the normal patterns of animal behavior, but are crammed together for force-feeding.