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Yearling
A Yearling is a one-year old animal. In farming, the term is applied to heifers, bulls and sheep.

The animal is considered a Yearling from the time it turns one year old, until its second birthday.

The term can also be applied to young deer, and horses.

Literature & Lore
"A yearling bullock to thy name small smoke.'' -- Alexander Pope.


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