MAUI- What Is A Heifer?

So what is a Heifer? Heifers are a young cow (female) that did not produce any offsprings, or calfs.  When purchasing heifers, this is what a form may look like, taken from cattlerange.com

FOR SALE  Angus Plus Bred Heifers
Central Texas

Listing #                                                          104C326-201
Location:                                                        Central Texas
Shipping Point:                                             Hamilton Texas
Number:                                                          79 Heads
Breed:                                                             Angus Plus
Origin:                                                             Florida
Age:                                                                 15-17 months
Est. Weight:                                                   850 pounds
Frame:                                                             Medium
Condition:                                                      Moderate Flesh
Vaccinations:                                                OCV....Current on other vaccinations
Horns:                                                             None
Bred To:                                                     Exposed to Reg. Angus Bulls.. 1.9 or less BW EPD
Calving Date:                                                 February
Pasture/Feed:                                                Grow yard... High energy silage-based ration
Delivery Date:                                                Available now
Sell Part or All:                                              Truck load lots...50,000 lbs. plus
Price:                                                               Call for current price quote
Payment Terms:                                            Wire transfer

* These heifers have 30 years of extensive breeding behind them
* Last years mates have grown into a very fancy set of young cows
* They have length, depth, & thickness with good bone
* These heifers have the genetics to improve most any heard
* Call or email if you have any questions or for additional information.


This is just a sample of what a form may look like to purchase heads of heifers.
Thanks to Cattle Range. Com