Baby Animals 1.1 WORLD
What do you call the cow's calf?
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THE CORRECT ANSWER: The calf
This young bovine, male or female, is called a calf until it is approximately six months old. At birth, the calf already weighs between 30 and 45 kilograms depending on the breed. During the first weeks of his life, he feeds exclusively on his mother's milk, a crucial period for strengthening his immune defenses thanks to colostrum.The term “veal” is very present in gastronomic culture, but also in everyday language. Once weaned, the little one changes its name : it becomes a heifer if it is a female that has not yet given birth, or a grazer for males intended for breeding. Raising a calf requires constant attention, because its growth is particularly rapid during the first year.Its clumsy silhouette and large eyes make it one of the most popular farm animals among the public.