It is classified as the beef offal. It is the main artery of domestic cattle and the biggest artery transporting blood from the left ventricular. It is divided into blood vessels supplying blood to the entire body of the animal, except the lungs. In several countries of the world, especially in the Far East, it is used for cooking soups and broths. In Europe and other parts of the world, it is used most frequently as dried dog food, rich in protein.