Heiffer/Cow

jem · Post by **jem** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:41 pm

Can somebody please tell me the definitive answer as to when a heiffer becomes a cow?! I keep reading differenet things in defferent books...

Saffy · Post by **Saffy** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:28 pm

Hello jem,

In dairying it was always considered that she was an in calf heifer until she calved, then simply a heifer whilst in milk but some called her a 1st calver. They could still be called a heifer by some people until they had the 2nd calf, when she would be a 2nd calver and I have continued that on with my Dexters but it doesn't mean I am right! Everyone has seemed to understand me though which I thought was a good sign - until I read your post! ???

Stephanie

Martin · Post by **Martin** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:26 am

I have always considered a heifer to remain so until she has her second calf.