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Livestock Production Exam 1
Artificial Insemination
commonly referred to as "AI", the primary breeding method used for dairy cows,
turkeys, and pigs.
Parturition
the process of giving birth to an animal
Gestation
the length of time to conception to birth
Castration
removal of the testes
Colostrum
mothers first milk; contains vitamins, minerals, and antibodies the newborn needs to
stay healthy
Bos Indicus
"cattle of India"; characterized by a humped neck, longer ears, longer sheath, and
excess dewlap; known as tropical cattle and are suited for hot and humid climates
Bos Tarus
referred to as domestic or European cattle
Ruminant
animals with a four-compartment stomach which allows them to digest grasses and
other grains
Byproduct
any product remaining after the animal carcass has been processed
Lanolin
oil from sheep wool
Calf
an animal under 1 year of age
Bull
intact male
Steer
castrated male
Heifer
a female that has not calved
Cow
a female that has calved
Lamb
sheep younger than 1 year of age
Ram
male parent
Wether
castrated male sheep or goat
Ewe
female sheep
Doe
female goat
Kid
goat under 1 year of age
Livestock Production Exam 1
Artificial Insemination
commonly referred to as "AI", the primary breeding method used for dairy cows,
turkeys, and pigs.
Parturition
the process of giving birth to an animal
Gestation
the length of time to conception to birth
Castration
removal of the testes
Colostrum
mothers first milk; contains vitamins, minerals, and antibodies the newborn needs to
stay healthy
Bos Indicus
"cattle of India"; characterized by a humped neck, longer ears, longer sheath, and
excess dewlap; known as tropical cattle and are suited for hot and humid climates
Bos Tarus
referred to as domestic or European cattle
Ruminant
animals with a four-compartment stomach which allows them to digest grasses and
other grains
Byproduct
any product remaining after the animal carcass has been processed
Lanolin
oil from sheep wool
Calf
an animal under 1 year of age
Bull
intact male
Steer
castrated male
Heifer
a female that has not calved
Cow
a female that has calved
Lamb
sheep younger than 1 year of age
Ram
male parent
Wether
castrated male sheep or goat
Ewe
female sheep
Doe
female goat
Kid
goat under 1 year of age
