AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A heifer is a female that has not had any offspring. The term usually refers to immature females; after giving birth to her first calf, however, a heifer becomes a cow. An adult male is known as a bull.

Detailed explanation-2: -Heifers: Female cattle under 2 years of age, that have not calved.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the 1830s, heifer, which is pronounced “HEFF-er, ” was first used as slang for “woman” or “girl.” Since then, it took on the meaning of a female who is obese. It is very rude to single people out because of the way they look and so heifer should never be used.

Detailed explanation-4: -Before a cow becomes a cow, they are actually called heifers. Heifers are female cattle who have yet to give birth. Heifers are raised on the farm until they reach the appropriate age and weight to reproduce.

Detailed explanation-5: -baby cow is called a calf. A female calf is sometimes called a heifer calf and a male a bull calf. A heifer is a female that has not had any offspring.