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Pretty well any age, really. Bobby calves (those that are a few days old) can be sold for veal (but this is primarily limited to dairy, not beef cattle). Baby beef calves are those that are from 1 to 6 months of age. Beef steers/heifers/bulls can be slaughtered/sold between 6 and 18 months of age, if your purpose is for beef production.

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