heifer
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Back at the ranch, heifers would start calving in a month, and wildflowers would begin to bloom, a rhythm, Church said, that will always be a part of him.
From Los Angeles Times
Under strict circumstances in England - but not in Wales - the slaughter process can be delayed if a cow or heifer is in the last 60 days of pregnancy.
From BBC
Its technology also detects when heifers are in heat and ready for insemination, bolstering the chances of reproduction.
From Seattle Times
After Taylor gains weight, Warner calls her his “little heifer.”
From Los Angeles Times
Female heifer cows who haven’t birthed new calves are part of that culling, USA Today reports, meaning that there will be fewer beef cows available for slaughter in the next year or so.
From Washington Times
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