No, an ox cannot give birth. An ox is a castrated male bovine, specifically a steer trained as a draft animal. Because they are castrated, they are infertile and incapable of reproduction. Only female bovines (cows) can give birth.
To clarify:
- Ox: A castrated male bovine (steer) used for draft work.
- Cow: A female bovine that has had at least one calf.
- Heifer: A young female bovine that has not yet had a calf.
- Bull: An uncastrated male bovine used for breeding.
Therefore, only cows (or heifers after their first calf) are capable of giving birth. The process is similar to that of other four-legged mammals, typically occurring while the cow is standing. The calf is usually quickly on its feet and begins nursing soon after birth.
