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What is the scientific name for swine?
What is the scientific name for swine?
- Equus caballus
- Capra hirius
- Sus scrofa (correct)
- Gallus domesticus
What animal is referred to by the scientific name Capra hirius?
What animal is referred to by the scientific name Capra hirius?
- Cattle
- Goat (correct)
- Horse
- Chicken
Which scientific name corresponds to a horse?
Which scientific name corresponds to a horse?
- Meleagris gallopavo
- Bos Taurus
- Equus caballus (correct)
- Ovis aries
Gallus domesticus refers to which animal?
Gallus domesticus refers to which animal?
What is the definition of a heifer?
What is the definition of a heifer?
An intact male chicken is known as a:
An intact male chicken is known as a:
What is the term for castrated male cattle?
What is the term for castrated male cattle?
Define the term 'avian'.
Define the term 'avian'.
What is a young female horse called?
What is a young female horse called?
What do we call a sexually mature female sheep?
What do we call a sexually mature female sheep?
What does the term bovine refer to?
What does the term bovine refer to?
What is a young chicken that has recently hatched called?
What is a young chicken that has recently hatched called?
What is the definition of a 'hen'?
What is the definition of a 'hen'?
What do you call a young male horse?
What do you call a young male horse?
Mutton is the meat from which animal?
Mutton is the meat from which animal?
What is a sexually mature male sheep called?
What is a sexually mature male sheep called?
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Study Notes
Scientific Nomenclature for Farm Animals
- Sus scrofa: Scientific term for swine or pigs.
- Capra hirius: Scientific name for domestic goats.
- Equus caballus: Technical classification for horses.
- Gallus domesticus: Refers to domesticated chickens.
- Ovis aries: Scientific designation for sheep.
- Meleagris gallopavo: Scientific classification for turkeys.
- Bos Taurus/Indicus: Refers to both European (Taurus) and Indian (Indicus) cattle.
Young and Mature Animal Terms
- Heifer: A young female cow before her first calf.
- Cock/Rooster: Intact male chicken.
- Steer: Castrated male cattle used for beef production.
- Filly: Young female horse.
- Gilt: Young female pig before her first litter.
- Ewe: Sexually mature female sheep.
- Chick: A recently hatched young chicken.
- Hen: An adult female domestic fowl or turkey.
- Barrow: Castrated male pig before puberty.
General Terms
- Avian: Pertaining to birds, particularly poultry.
- Caprine: Refers to the family group of goats.
- Bovine: Refers to cattle, specifically those in the genus Bos.
- Ovine: General term for sheep.
- Equine: Pertaining to horses.
Specific Female and Male Designations
- Cow: Sexually mature female cattle.
- Mare: Sexually mature female horse.
- Stallion: Intact male horse.
- Doe: Sexually mature female goat.
- Bull: Intact male bovine.
- Tom: Male turkey.
- Boar: Intact male pig.
- Buck: Intact male goat.
Young Animals and Parent Terms
- Calf: Young cattle.
- Kid: A baby goat.
- Foal: Baby horse.
- Lamb: Young sheep.
- Ram: Sexually mature male sheep.
- Sire: Refers to the male parent.
- Dam: Refers to the mother.
Meat Designations
- Capon: Castrated male chicken, often raised for meat.
- Chevon: Meat derived from goats.
- Mutton: Meat from mature domestic sheep.
- Stag: Mature castrated male of sheep, cattle, goats, or swine.
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