What is a heifer?

A young female cow that has not had a calf.

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Why: A heifer is a young female bovine before she has her first calf.

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Answer: A young female cow that has not had a calf. A heifer is a young female bovine before she has her first calf.

  1. Scouting America: Animal Science www.scouting.org/merit-badges/animal-science
    Define the following terms: bull, cow, steer, heifer, springer, buck, doe, and kid
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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