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What is the scientific name for the turkey?
What is the scientific name for the turkey?
- Meleagris gallopavo (correct)
- Columba livia
- Anas platyrhnchos
- Gallus gallus
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?
- Bull
- Cow
- Heifer (correct)
- Bull calf
What role does an animal scientist primarily fulfill?
What role does an animal scientist primarily fulfill?
- Conducting market research for animal products
- Performing genetic engineering on livestock animals
- Managing livestock production and ensuring animal welfare (correct)
- Teaching veterinary medicine in universities
Which of these species is scientifically classified as Sus scrofa?
Which of these species is scientifically classified as Sus scrofa?
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?
What is the scientific name for the domestic chicken?
What is the scientific name for the domestic chicken?
What distinguishes a 'stag' from a 'steer'?
What distinguishes a 'stag' from a 'steer'?
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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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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