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What is the scientific name for the turkey?
What is the scientific name for the turkey?
Which of the following terms describes a young female ox that has not yet given birth?
Which of the following terms describes a young female ox that has not yet given birth?
What role does an animal scientist primarily fulfill?
What role does an animal scientist primarily fulfill?
Which of these species is scientifically classified as Sus scrofa?
Which of these species is scientifically classified as Sus scrofa?
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Which term is used for a mature female carabao that has already given birth?
Which term is used for a mature female carabao that has already given birth?
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What is the scientific name for the domestic chicken?
What is the scientific name for the domestic chicken?
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What distinguishes a 'stag' from a 'steer'?
What distinguishes a 'stag' from a 'steer'?
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Which term is used to describe a female horse that is used for breeding?
Which term is used to describe a female horse that is used for breeding?
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Study Notes
Animal Science Overview
- Involves the science and business of domestic animal production, including species like beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine.
- Encompasses foods of animal origin, notably meat, dairy products, and eggs.
Animal Scientist Role
- Utilizes principles from biological, physical, and social sciences to address livestock production and management challenges.
Scientific Names of Domestic Animals
- Chicken: Gallus gallus
- Mallard Duck: Anas platyrhynchos
- Muscovy Duck: Cairina moschata
- Goose: Anser domesticus
- Turkey: Meleagris gallopavo
- Pigeon: Columba livia
- Quail: Coturnix coturnix
- Guinea Fowl: Numida meleagris
- Pig: Sus scrofa
- Cattle (no hump): Bos taurus
- Cattle (with hump): Bos indicus
- Buffalo: Bubalus bubalis
- Sheep: Ovis aries
- Goat: Capra hircus
Animal Science Terminology
Cattle and Carabao
- Bull: Mature male ox of any age.
- Bull Calf: Young male under one year.
- Bullock: A stag used for draft purposes.
- Calf: Young ox of either sex under one year.
- Cow: Mature female ox that has given birth.
- Carabull: Mature male carabao that has produced offspring.
- Caracow: Mature female carabao that has given birth.
- Caraheifer: Young female carabao under three years, without offspring.
- Heifer: Young female ox under three years, without offspring.
- Proven Sire: Bull with known transmitting ability.
- Ox: Bovine family member or male used for draft.
- Stag: Male ox castrated post-sexual maturity.
- Steer: Male ox castrated pre-sexual maturity.
Horse Terminology
- Broodmare: Female horse used for breeding.
- Colt: Young male horse, typically up to three years.
- Equtation: The art of horseback riding, also known as horsemanship.
- Filly: Young female horse, usually up to three years.
- Foal: Young horse of either sex.
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Explore the fundamentals of animal science, focusing on domestic animal production including cattle, poultry, and other livestock. Learn about the roles of animal scientists and familiarize yourself with scientific nomenclature and key terms related to various species. This quiz will test your knowledge of animal science concepts and terminologies.
