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A calf is a calf from birth to weaning. That calf is no longer a calf after weaning, but a bull (if male and intact), a steer (if castrated) or a heifer (if a female).
If the calf is being used for beef, at weaning age it's called a feeder calf. A feeder become stocker steer/heifer/bull when put out on pasture, usually when it reaches around 12 months of age. The calf is called a finisher when it goes into the feedlot to be put on a "hot" ration prior to slaughter, then a slaughter bull/heifer/steer when it is sold to be slaughtered for beef. This part of the equation is primarily reserved for steers.
A heifer calf is a female calf from birth. She becomes a weaned heifer when weaned, a heifer after she's gone through the weaning process, then a bred heifer when she gets pregnant for the first time. After she has had her first calf, she is called a first-calf heifer. She can also be considered a cow at this time. She will remain a cow until she dies of natural causes or illness, or is slaughtered for beef.
A bull calf is a male (intact) calf from birth. He is referred to as a weanling bull when weaned, then a young bull after being weaned and is not quite a year old. He is referred to a as a yearling bull when he reaches a year old and until he turns 2 years of age. He will then be referred to as a 2-year-old bull when he reaches two. He becomes a Mature bull when he reaches full maturity by the time he's 4 to 5 years old, and remains so until he dies of natural causes or is slaughtered for beef.
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What is the name given to a female calf?
Heifer calf.
Can a calf have hey?
No, but it can have hay. Hay can be given to a calf at any age.
What is the name given to male calf?
If he's intact, he's a bull calf. If he's been castrated, then a steer calf.
What name is given to a cow that has not had a calf?
Heifer
What are the life stages of a cow?
The "life stages" are heifer calf, then heifer, then cow. Cows become cows when they give birth to a calf at around two years of age, however most producers simply like to call those females first-calf heifers or first-calvers rather than cows. Some won't call cows cows until they've had their second calf.
How long is a calf at birth?
That depends on the breed and birthweight of the calf. Every calf is different, and have different lengths. On average, though, a calf may be about three to four feet long from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail.
What muscles does a calf raiser work?
your calf. A calf raiser works the calf muscle. A calf its really made up of three different muscles: the gastrocnemius, the plantaris, and the soleus.
What pain meds can be given to a newborn calf?
Absolutely NONE. Do not give any pain meds to a calf if it does not need it.
Do calf compression sleeves work?
In most circumstances, yes. Calf compression sleeves are designed improve the endurance of the use of the given calf and therefore actually influence the performance.
What are the stages of a dolphin?
The dolphin has a life cycle that is similar to other mammals. The life cycle is zygote, embryo, calf, juvenile, and adult.
What is a commonly given to a baby elephent?
A baby elephant is called a calf.
Which tribe was given the priesthood after Israel's unfaithfulness with the golden calf?
levite
