female calf; young heifer; heifer calf
Refers specifically to a young female cow, typically before her first calving. Used in agricultural and livestock contexts.
A female calf was born on the farm.
This heifer calf is scheduled to be used for breeding next year.
Compound of 雌 (めす, 'female') + 子牛 (こうし, 'calf'). The reading めすこうし is a straightforward combination of the two elements.