suckler
/ˈsʌklər/
noun
- An animal that is still feeding on its mother's milk, especially a young calf or pig.
- The vet checked the health of every suckler on the farm.
- The farmer separated the sucklers from the rest of the herd for weaning.
- Each suckler needs plenty of space to grow strong before being sold.
- A female animal that is used for breeding and raising young, especially a cow or sow.
- They keep a small group of sucklers to supply milk for the farm's dairy products.
- The suckler herd on the hill produces healthy calves every spring.
- A good suckler can raise a dozen piglets without any trouble.