Livestock Terminology
Name 4 types of livestock animals.
Cattle (cows)
Pigs
Sheep
Goats
Horses
Chickens (Poultry)
What is the name of an adult male chicken?
Rooster
Name 3 products you can get from either a dairy cow or a beef cow.
Dairy- Milk, Ice Cream, Butter, Yogurt, Half & Half
Beef- Meat, Leather (purses/rugs/footballs), Gelatin (Jell-O, Fruit Snacks, Marshmallows), Glue, Paint, Medicine
What does "companion animal" mean?
Companion Animals are to give humans company, to be pets, and to bring us happiness!
If you do not eat or use any animal products, would you be for animal rights or animal welfare?
Animal Rights
Name the 6 common types of livestock animals.
Cattle (cows)
Pigs
Sheep
Goats
Horses
Chickens (Poultry)
What is the name of an adult female chicken?
Hen
What makes an animal a "livestock" animal.
The animal lives on a farm and provides us with an agriculture good.
Name 3 types of dog breeds.
Husky, Chihuahua, and Australian Shephard
If you only eat eggs from free range chickens, do you believe in animal rights or animal welfare?
Animal Welfare
What are the 2 types of cows?
Beef & Dairy
What is poultry?
Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Quail, etc.
A Holstein is the most popular _______ breed.
Dairy Cattle
What is the name of the hair we get from sheep?
Wool
Define Animal Rights
Animal Rights is focused on the ethical argument that animals should have the same rights as humans, and should not be used by humans.
What are the 2 types of chickens?
Broilers (meat chickens) & Layers
What does is mean when an animal is "mature"?
It is an adult and can have babies
What is the most common beef cattle breed?
Angus
Name 2 types of companion animals.
Cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, etc.
Define Animal Welfare
Animal welfare is concerned about the quality of animals' lives, and minimizing animal suffering.
What is "parturition"?
Giving birth
What does "castrated" mean?
The animal is fixed (neutered) and cannot have babies.
Explain why Chick-fil-a is incorrect using a black and white cow as their mascot.
The Chick-fil-a mascot is a Holstein, which is a dairy cow. This breed would never get eaten because it is not a beef cow.
What animal (besides dairy cows) gives us milk and cheese?
Goats (dairy goats)
Explain your opinion on Animal Rights vs. Animal Welfare and why you believe that.