noun
female calf; young heifer; heifer calf
Refers specifically to a young female cow, typically before her first calving. Used in agricultural and livestock contexts.
農場で雌子牛が生まれた。
A female calf was born on the farm.
この雌子牛は来年には繁殖用になる予定だ。
This heifer calf is scheduled to be used for breeding next year.
雄子牛 is the male counterpart, meaning 'male calf' or 'bull calf'.
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.