Animal Husbandry Terminology Quiz

Study Notes

Animal Terminology

Gilt: A sexually mature female pig that has not yet given birth.
Ewe: An adult female sheep, primarily used for breeding.
Buck: An adult male goat designated for breeding.
Weanling: Refers to the process of separating young animals from their mothers.
Colt: A young male horse aged 3 years or younger.
Pork: The meat derived from pigs.
Chick: A young chicken, regardless of sex.
Rooster: An adult male chicken.
Capon: A castrated male chicken, typically raised for meat.
Doe: An adult female goat used for breeding purposes.

Livestock and Breeds

Pig: Refers to domesticated pigs of the species Sus domesticus.
Proven sire: A male animal selected for breeding to enhance genetic traits in a herd.
Weather goat: A male goat castrated prior to reaching sexual maturity.
Chevon: Meat obtained from goats weighing between 48 to 60 lbs, around 6 to 9 months old.
Venison: Refers to meat sourced from deer.
Pullet: A young female chicken before it starts laying eggs.
Drake: An adult male duck.
Pelt: The skin of goats or sheep, often processed for leather.

Birth and Feeding Terminology

Gelding: A castrated male horse, viewed at any age.
Calf: A young cattle, either male or female, under one year of age.
Carabull: A mature, uncastrated male carabao, generally kept for breeding.
Horsemeat: Flesh of horses, utilized as food.
Mutton: Meat sourced from sheep.
Venison: Repeats as meat from deer.
Carabeef: Meat from water buffalo or carabao.

Reproductive Terms

Stag: An adult male deer, may also refer to a male cattle or horse castrated after puberty.
Filly: A young female horse aged 3 years or less.
Impotency: A condition indicating the inability to copulate.
Fecundity: The capability of giving birth to offspring frequently.

Breeding and Management

Animal Husbandry: The science of breeding and managing domesticated animals for better yields.
Lambing: The birthing process in sheep.
Gestation: Time frame from fertilization until birth.
Conception: The union of sperm and ovum to form an embryo.
Parturition: The act of giving birth to a neonate.
Poult: A young turkey, either male or female.

Physiology and Nurturing

Plumage: The entirety of a bird's feathers, including color and patterns.
Lactation: The process by which a mature female produces milk for her offspring.
Suckling: A young animal that is nursing from the mother.
Poultry: Encompasses all birds raised for meat and eggs.

Terminology for Animals

Kid: A young goat of either sex.
Lamb: Similar to Kid, refers to a young sheep.
Litter: A group of offspring born at the same time to the same mother.
Mare: An adult female horse, 4 years or older.
Broodmare: A mare specifically kept for the purpose of breeding.
Boar: An adult male pig destined for breeding.

Young Animals and Their Management

Shote: A young pig of either sex weighing approximately 60 kg.
Caraheifer: A sexually mature female carabao that has not yet given birth.
Sow: An adult female pig that has given birth.
Hog: Refers to any domesticated pig, male or female.

Additional Terms

Caracow: A sexually mature female carabao that has given birth at least once and is at least 3 years old.
Incubation: Managing fertilized eggs to ensure healthy embryo development.
Beef: The meat obtained from cattle.
Veal: Meat sourced from younger cattle.
Game Meat: Meat from wild animals hunted for food or farm-raised for consumption.
Prolificacy: The tendency to produce offspring abundantly.
Fertility: The ability to produce offsprings or fruits successfully.
Ration (Diet): The specific amount of food provided daily to an animal.
Puberty (Sexual maturity): The stage at which reproductive organs become functional.
Estrus: The period when a female is receptive to mating.
Weaning: The process of removing young animals from their mother's milk.
Heifer: A young female cattle or buffalo over 6 months old.
Bullock: A castrated adult male cattle used for work purposes.
Farrowing: The act of giving birth in pigs.
Kidding: Referring specifically to giving birth in goats.
Foaling: The birthing process in horses.
Ox: Cattle utilized primarily for draft purposes, such as pulling plows.

Description

Test your knowledge of common animal husbandry terms and definitions. This quiz covers various farm animals, including pigs, goats, horses, and poultry. Perfect for those interested in livestock management and animal breeding terminology.