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Lactation The period when the cow is giving milk.
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Heifer A female cow that has not yet had a calf.
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Cow A female cow that has had at least one calf.
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Bull A male cow that has not been casterated, usually used for breeding.
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Steer A male cow that has been casterated.
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Freshen Term used when a cow has a calf.
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Polled Naturally hornless.
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A female cow is usually first bred at the age of 15 months. She has her first calf at the age of 2 years.
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A cow is pregnant for approximately 9 months.
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A cow has one stomach that has four compartments to help it digest it's food.
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A cow is milked for 305 days out of the year, and is dry for 60 days.
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