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What is the act of parturition for horses called?
What is the act of parturition for horses called?
What is the term for a group of horses?
What is the term for a group of horses?
What is the birth weight range for a single sheep?
What is the birth weight range for a single sheep?
What is the term for a castrated male horse that has reached sexual maturity prior to castration?
What is the term for a castrated male horse that has reached sexual maturity prior to castration?
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What is the most predominant type of swine operation in the US?
What is the most predominant type of swine operation in the US?
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Study Notes
Equine Terms
- The act of parturition in horses is known as foaling.
- A group of horses is referred to as a herd.
Sheep Characteristics
- A single sheep typically has a birth weight range of 5 to 15 pounds.
Equine Management
- A castrated male horse that has reached sexual maturity before being castrated is called a gelding.
Swine Industry
- The most predominant type of swine operation in the United States is the farrow-to-finish operation, which involves breeding sows and raising pigs to market weight.
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Think you know your way around animal terminology? Test your knowledge with our quiz on ovine, bovine, equine, and swine. Identify which animal each term refers to and match them with their respective group names and genus species. You'll also need to know the act of parturition for cattle, sheep, swine, and horses. Challenge yourself and see if you can get a perfect score!
