Livestock Terminology
What is the name for young, female cattle before they have calved?
Heifer
What was the first animal to ever be domesticated?
The dog
What lives on or inside a host?
Parasite
This professional oversees the daily operations of a dairy farm, managing resources, livestock, crops, and staff to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
Dairy farm manager
At what age was Temple Grandin diagnosed with autism?
4 years old
What is the name for a young goat (male or female)
Kid
What is the word used for animals who are used for clothing, food, tools, etc?
Livestock
The amount of time needed between injection and slaughter/milking use of an animal so that the drug is completely out of the animal's system
Withholding time
This professional oversees the sale of livestock at auctions, calling bids and ensuring a smooth transaction between sellers and buyers.
Auctioneer
Why was Emily, Temple's college roommate, the first person Temple invited to tour the slaughterhouse facility she had designed?
Because Emily was blind, she wouldn't judge what she was seeing like others would. She would need to sense what was going on
What is the name for a young male pig?
Boar, this is also the name of an adult male pig
Where are the best injection sites for livestock?
Neck, shoulder, and tailhead
This animal science career ensures trimmed and shaped hooves in livestock
Farrier
In "Deck The Halls with Dr Pol" what did Rocky the Beagle eat that caused his owner to bring him in?
A tennis ball sized bone
What is the name for an adult male horse?
Stallion
What are the 5 major types of livestock in the US?
Cattle, horses, sheep/goats, swine, poultry
What is the name for the type of injection that inserts the medication under the skin?
Subcutaneous injections
This specialist works with livestock producers to develop balanced feeding programs that improve the health, productivity, and overall performance of the herd.
Herd nutritionist
How does Temple Grandin think?
In pictures
What is the word used for sheep giving birth?
Lambing
Cattle were domesticated from 2 species, Bos Taurus and Bos Indica. Where did each of these species originate?
Europe and India
What conditions are most likely to cause goats to become infected by liver flukes?
Grazing in wet/marshy pastures
This type of animal science career involves analyzing genetic data and helping breeders select desirable traits in animals.
Geneticist
In the "Reindeer Magic" episode, what was wrong with Sven the reindeer?
He had an abscess on his hoof