1. young female cattle that have not yet had a calf

Examples

• The farmer kept the heifers in a separate pasture from the bulls.
• These heifers will be ready for breeding next spring.
• The auction featured twenty prime heifers from local ranches.
• Young heifers require different nutrition than mature cows.
• The heifers grazed peacefully in the meadow.
• He purchased several heifers to expand his dairy operation.