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Definition of bulling heifer

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: a heifer unbred but of an age for breeding usually from 15 months to the first service

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History and Etymology for bulling heifer

from present participle of bull entry 3

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“Bulling heifer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulling%20heifer. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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