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Poddy calf sitting in the long grass. A calf (pl.: calves) is a young domestic cow or bull.Calves are reared to become adult cattle or are slaughtered for their meat, called veal, and their hide.
Cattle bred specifically for milk production are called milking or dairy cattle; [1] a cow kept to provide milk for one family may be called a family cow or a milker. A fresh cow is a dairy term for a cow (or a first-calf heifer in few regions) who has recently given birth, or "freshened." The adjective applying to cattle in general is usually ...
List of animal names, for animals whose young are called "calves" Crus, the entire lower leg; Calve (disambiguation) Calving (disambiguation) Calf Island (disambiguation) Golden calf, idol described in the Bible; Cow–calf, a set of switcher-type locomotives; Calf, a small island near a larger one; see Category:Calves (islands)
A group of cow aunties were so excited by the new calf born on the farm. Video taken by their owner shows the cows charging towards the baby. It seems that everyone wanted a look.
Hope’s Baby Finally Has a Name. It took a little time, but after some careful consideration (and thoughtful suggestions from people online) they finally found the perfect name for Hope's little guy.
The video then shows the three Highland baby cows; Peanut, Pepper, and Pearl, taking a quick pre-bed run around the barn. ... "I love how Pearl answered when you called her," chimed in another ...
For mother cows to continue producing milk, they give birth to one calf per year. If the calf is male, it is generally slaughtered at a young age to produce veal. [106] Cows produce milk until three weeks before birth. [103] Over the last fifty years, dairy farming has become more intensive to increase the yield of milk produced by each cow.
During the second stage, the cow will usually lie down on her side to push and the calf progresses through the birth canal. The complete delivery of the calf (or calves in a multiple birth) signifies the end of stage two. The cow scrambles to her feet (if lying down at this stage), turns round and starts vigorously licking the calf.