noun
- young animals, especially pigs or cattle, that have been weaned from their mothers’ milk
Usage: agricultural term
Examples
- The farmer separated the weaners from the sows at eight weeks old.
- These weaners will be ready for market in a few months.
- The ranch specializes in raising weaners for beef production.
- Proper nutrition is crucial for healthy weaners during their transition period.
- The auction featured over 200 weaners from local farms.
- Weaners require special feed to replace their mothers’ milk.