Heifer

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Heifer

Heifer (/ˈhɛfər/; from Old English heahfore) is a term used in animal husbandry to refer to a young female cow that has not yet had a calf.

Etymology

The term heifer is derived from the Old English heahfore. The exact etymology is unclear, but it is believed to be related to the Old English word hēah, meaning "high" or "chief", and fēore, meaning "life" or "animal".

Related Terms

  • Bovine: The family of animals that includes cows, bulls, and heifers.
  • Calf: A young bovine animal, especially a heifer before it has had a calf.
  • Cow: A mature female bovine that has had at least one calf.
  • Bull: A mature male bovine.
  • Steer: A male bovine that has been castrated before reaching sexual maturity.
  • Animal husbandry: The science of breeding and caring for farm animals.

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