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Which term refers to the act of giving birth in cattle and buffalo?
Which term refers to the act of giving birth in cattle and buffalo?
What is the term for the first milk produced by the mother after giving birth?
What is the term for the first milk produced by the mother after giving birth?
Which term refers to the young one of cattle and buffalo under the age of one year?
Which term refers to the young one of cattle and buffalo under the age of one year?
What is the term for the adult female of cattle and buffalo?
What is the term for the adult female of cattle and buffalo?
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Which term refers to the removal of the testes or gonads in animals?
Which term refers to the removal of the testes or gonads in animals?
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What is the term for the period during the year when females come into estrus (heat)?
What is the term for the period during the year when females come into estrus (heat)?
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What is the process of giving birth to an offspring called?
What is the process of giving birth to an offspring called?
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What term is used to describe the period after birth?
What term is used to describe the period after birth?
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Which of the following tissues in the uterus allows exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and fetus?
Which of the following tissues in the uterus allows exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and fetus?
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What is the difference between 'Postnatal' and 'Postpartum'?
What is the difference between 'Postnatal' and 'Postpartum'?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of livestock structure mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of livestock structure mentioned in the text?
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What is the term used to describe the separate shelters where bulls are kept?
What is the term used to describe the separate shelters where bulls are kept?
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What is the term used to describe the act of parturition in a horse or mare?
What is the term used to describe the act of parturition in a horse or mare?
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In farm management, what does the term 'filly' refer to?
In farm management, what does the term 'filly' refer to?
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What is the correct definition of 'gestation period'?
What is the correct definition of 'gestation period'?
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Which term signifies the sheep family and refers to an adult female sheep?
Which term signifies the sheep family and refers to an adult female sheep?
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What characterizes an animal that is considered a 'cull'?
What characterizes an animal that is considered a 'cull'?
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What does the term 'doe' represent?
What does the term 'doe' represent?
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Study Notes
Birth and Reproductive Terms
- Parturition: Refers to the act of giving birth in cattle and buffalo.
- Colostrum: The first milk produced by the mother after giving birth, rich in antibodies.
- Calf: The young one of cattle and buffalo under the age of one year.
- Heifer: The adult female of cattle and buffalo that has not yet calved.
Surgical and Estrus Terms
- Castration: The removal of the testes or gonads in animals to prevent reproduction.
- Estrus: The period during the year when females come into heat, signaling readiness for mating.
Birth-Related Processes
- Parturition: The process of giving birth to an offspring in animals.
- Postnatal Period: The time after birth, detailing the care and development of the newborn.
Uterine Function and Definitions
- Placenta: The tissue in the uterus that facilitates the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and fetus.
- Postnatal vs. Postpartum: 'Postnatal' refers to the period following birth in general, while 'Postpartum' specifically relates to the mother's recovery phase after giving birth.
Livestock Management Terms
- Bull Pen: Separate shelters where bulls are kept to prevent unwanted breeding.
- Foaling: The act of parturition in horses or mares.
- Filly: Refers to a young female horse, typically under the age of four.
Reproductive Terminology
- Gestation Period: The duration of pregnancy, from conception to birth, in mammals.
- Ewe: Signifies the sheep family and refers specifically to an adult female sheep.
- Cull: An animal that is considered undesirable for breeding or production and is removed from the herd.
Additional Terms
- Doe: Represents an adult female of certain animals, such as goats and rabbits.
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Test your knowledge of livestock terminology with this quiz covering terms such as bull paddock, parturition, pen, placenta, postnatal, and postpartum.
