bull calf
Male cow offspring
A bull calf is a young male bovine that has not yet been castrated.
The term distinguishes it from a heifer calf (female) or a steer (castrated male).
Bull calves are typically castrated young if destined for beef production, or kept intact if selected for breeding: The rancher kept two bull calves to raise as herd sires.
- bovineOf the cattle family
- yearlingAnimal aged one
- weaningGradual dietary independence
- udderMammalian mammary organ
- herdGrazing animals together
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