Gestation
What is the gestation of a cow in months
9
Calving
side section between the belly and top of the animal
fleshy side of the face below the eye
Cheek
tarsal joint or large joint halfway up the hind limb
hock
What is the length of time for a turkey to sit on eggs?
28 days
The act of giving birth in chickens?
muscled portion between the neck and ribs of the animal
Shoulder
tip of the nose that may be sensitive and useful for investigating food, water, or unfamiliar objects.
Nose Pad
slightly thickened tissue just below the ear opening
ear lobe
What is the gestation of a cat?
approx. 65 days
Queening
pelvic region of the animal
upper joint of the front leg just below the shoulder
elbow
The muscled portion along the breastbone
Breast
What is the gestation of sheep and goats in months
5
Whelping
muscled portion along the backbone of the animal
loin
longer, coarse hairs above the shorter under‐fur
Guard Hairs
External opening at the back of the bird
Vent
What is the gestation of a horse in days
approx. 340 days
The act of giving birth in swine
farrowing
bones on each side of the tailhead
pin bones
extensions of the epidermal layer of skin that have been modified to provide protection
Scales
area between breast and vent
Abdomen