Used in farming to describe cattle; important in agricultural contexts and when discussing animal husbandry.

Agricultural Term

Heifers are older than calves but have not yet had a calf; this age detail matters in agriculture.

Not Calves

The value of a heifer can be linked to breeding potential in agricultural trading.

It's a rude term when used for a woman or girl, suggesting she's large or unpleasant.

Understand the negative connotation of this term in social contexts to avoid offending someone.

Its use as slang is more common in certain regions and among specific social groups.

 when we gather them we run them through the chute we vaccinate heifer calves we pull out the animal we need to sell