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young of domestic cattle

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A calf is a young domestic cow or bull, typically from birth until it reaches adulthood. Calves matter because they represent the next generation of cattle used for meat, milk, and other agricultural products that are important to human food systems.

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Calf (young bovine)
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Poddy calf sitting in the long grass A calf (pl.: calves) is a young domestic cow or bull. Calves are reared to become adult cattle or are slaughtered for their meat, called veal, and their hide.

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