in taxon cattle disease white heifer disease SCTID:82642007 MESH:D050072 disease, White heifer A congenital reproductive abnormality in white female offspring (heifers) in certain breeds of cattle, such as Belgian Blue and Shorthorn. The white color is inherited as a recessive trait which is associated with defects in the female reproductive tract (Muellerian system). These heifers are usually sterile. MONDO:0025163 Bos taurus