--is all that i can afford A many a cattle B more than an ho

1、cattle做复数时,指“牛类”.谓语动词用复数are,排除复数用法.
2、cattle做单数时,指'牛的头数".many a+单数名词,谓语动词用单数.
语法上来说,选A,B都行.
总结,其实这里是‘语义不通’,I can afford many a cattle.我可以支付/承担/养育很多头牛.
看似合理,但没见过afford这种用法/搭配.就像中式英语一样.