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2016 - Advs 1110 - Terminology Plus
2016 - Advs 1110 - Terminology Plus
Terminology
for:
ADVS 1110
Introduction to Animal Science
In the Animal, Dairy and
Veterinary Sciences we
have the opportunity to
work and handle most of
the domestic animals on
Earth.
Do you know the
common and scientific
names for ALL of the
domesticated farm
animals?
If not,
then pay attention.
You will need to know
this information!
Now for the show!
“I know of no pursuit in which more
real and important services can be
rendered to any country than by
improving its agriculture, its breed of
useful animals, and other branches of
a husbandman's cares.”
- George Washington
Species to be covered:
Bovine – cattle (beef & dairy cattle)
Ovine – sheep (wool, meat, dual, dairy)
Caprine – goats (fiber, meat, dairy)
Porcine – pigs (meat, lard)
Equine – horses & asses (ponies, light,
warm-bloods, draft, donkeys)
Poultry – chickens & turkeys (layers &
broilers)
Species to be covered:
(continued)
Waterfowl – ducks & geese
Lagomorphs - rabbits
Camelids – llamas & alpacas
Feline – cats
Canine – dogs
Bovine - Cattle
Genus & Species:
Bos taurus – temperate & European breeds
Bos indicus – tropical & humped breeds
Group – Herd
Adult Male – Bull
Adult Female - Cow
Bovine - Cattle
Young Male – Bull Calf
Young Female – Heifer Calf
Newborn – Calf
Castrated Male – Steer
Yearling Female-Heifer
Bovine - Cattle
Offspring w/Dam – Calf @ Foot or
Suckling Calf - Pair
Birthing – Calving
Mating – Serving or Breeding
Bovine - Cattle
Other Terms:
Open – Not pregnant
Fresh – Just after giving birth or “in milk”
I’m not!
The End
Any questions?