1. young mammals that are still nursing or feeding on their mother’s milk
Usage: agricultural; veterinary
2. cattle, especially calves, that are raised primarily for beef production while still nursing
Usage: agricultural; British

Examples

• The farmer separated the sucklers from the older cattle.
• Sucklers require constant access to their mothers for feeding.
• The veterinarian examined all the sucklers in the herd.
• Beef sucklers are typically weaned at six to eight months.
• The auction featured both dairy cows and sucklers.
• Healthy sucklers gain weight rapidly in their first months.