09/04/2026
They’re not all called cows!
When you look across a cattle pasture, you may be seeing several different types of animals—and each has its own name.
Cow: An adult female that has had a calf.
Heifer: A young female that has not yet had a calf.
Bull: An intact adult male.
Steer: A castrated male.
Knowing the vocabulary is a simple way to better understand cattle, farming, and where your food comes from.
At Tamarack Farms Piedmontese, we love sharing a little of what happens behind the pasture fence.
Did you already know the difference between all four?
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